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Created: 2016-02-19T13:49:25Z

Last modified: 2016-07-11T20:55:58Z

skos:notation: 434cfdd6

legal pluralism  

DEFINITION

  • Legal pluralism is the existence of multiple legal systems within one (human) population and/or geographic area. Plural legal systems are particularly prevalent in former colonies, where the law of a former colonial authority may exist alongside more traditional legal systems (customary law). (en)

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http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_434cfdd6

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