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contractualism

con·trac·tar·i·an·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-trak-tair-ee-uh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˌkɒn trækˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-trak-tair-ee-uh-niz-uh m]
    • /ˌkɒn trækˈtɛər i əˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of contractualism word

  • noun contractualism any of various theories that justify moral principles and political choices because they depend on a social contract involving certain ideal conditions, as lack of ignorance or uncertainty. 1
  • noun contractualism a general ethical theory that individuals make the right choices under a hypothetical social contract. 1
  • noun contractualism (politics) A political theory based on the idea of a social contract between a ruler and their subjects. 0
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Parts of speech for Contractualism

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contractualism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Related words

  • contractarianism

    any of various theories that justify moral principles and political choices because they depend on a social contract involving certain ideal conditions, as lack of ignorance or uncertainty.
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