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Preferred term
legislation as a source of crime
Definition
- Largely ignored in discussions of the criminal justice system are the lawmakers—the city, county, state, and federal officials—who enact the laws intended to govern daily life and promote conformity within society. The work of most is driven by the best of intentions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime & Justice; Legislation as a Source of Crime]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/legislation_as_a_source_of_crime
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