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Law

A form of social consciousness, important component part of the superstructure, the sum total of rules (norms) which regulate men’s acts formulated or recognized by the State, embody the will of the ruling class, prescribe people’s rights and duties, the implementation of which is guaranteed by the coercive force of the State…

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