Legal cynicism

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA perspective under which criminal law and law enforcement are seen as unresponsive or indifferent to public safety, and instead serve primarily to exclude disfavored communities from society.

Synonyms

legal positivism crit legalism constructionism demosprudence naturalism illegalism policeism hyperlogic irresponsibilism laicalism policism

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