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sociolegal

sociolegal

7.7
Relating to society and the law
  • adjective
  • /ˌsoʊsiəʊˈliːɡəl/
  • Specialized
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  • Although not a technology for deportation, the E-Verify system must be contextualized within the broader sociolegal framework of immigrant regulation that includes both geopolitical and biopolitical technologies of control, which share the ultimate penalty of detention and deportation.

Examples

  • In her thesis, she explored the sociolegal dynamics between cultural practices and legal regulations.

  • Researchers examined how sociolegal factors influence public perceptions of the judicial system.

  • The sociolegal implications of the new policy will affect both communities and their legal rights.

How Legal

legal
∞ 2.5
sociolegal
  • Specialized
7.7

Surface Forms

sociolegal positive

Morphology

sociolegal = legal (semi-transparent) = socio + legal

Formed from the combining form 'socio-' + 'legal'; the meaning 'relating to social and legal aspects' is derivable but 'socio-' is not a standalone common word for many learners.

Etymology

Sociolegal combines the prefix socio- meaning 'social' or 'society' and legal meaning 'law'. So, sociolegal describes something that involves both social life and the law.