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Term: Unwritten law

Definition: Unwritten law refers to principles or rules that are not formally enacted or codified but that are generally understood and accepted within a society or a particular group.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A set of customs or traditions that are regarded as binding and are followed without being explicitly written down.

Example sentence: The unwritten law of hospitality dictates that guests should be treated with respect and offered food and drink.

Sense 2: An informal system of justice or punishment based on community standards rather than official laws and legal systems.

Example sentence: In some small towns, an unwritten law prevails, whereby neighbors come together to resolve conflicts instead of involving law enforcement.

Sense 3: The belief or concept that some moral or ethical principles are inherent and universally understood, regardless of legal statutes.

Example sentence: The unwritten law of empathy suggests that individuals should understand and share the feelings of others.

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