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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Interpretive Theory of Law
The interpretive theory of law, most closely associated with Ronald Dworkin, argues that law consists not only of rules but also of moral and political principles. Judges, therefore, must interpret legal materials rather than merely apply rules mechanically.
According to this theory, legal reasoning seeks the interpretation that best fits and justifies the legal system as a whole. This approach rejects strict separation between law and morality and emphasizes coherence and integrity in adjudication.
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