The normative validity
Example: The normative validity of laws depends on the constitution.
Definition
"The normative validity" refers to the status of rules, laws, or principles as being officially accepted and binding within a specific social or legal framework. It indicates that these norms are recognized as authoritative and ought to be followed by members of that community.
Etymology
The phrase "the normative validity" combines 'normative,' from Latin 'norma' meaning a carpenter's square or a rule, indicating a standard or principle, and 'validity,' from Latin 'validus,' meaning strong or effective. Together, they express the concept of rules having recognized authority and strength within a system.
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"The normative validity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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