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societal

[suh-sahy-i-tl] / səˈsaɪ ɪ tl /


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These standards reflect a societal judgment about how much uncertainty is acceptable before exercising legal authority.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

Or sadly, the next platform will be designed elsewhere, and we kill the next great societal escalator ride up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Maybe he thought societal interest does not equal justice.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Beyond saving lives and having an "incredible societal impact", women can remain part of the workforce and economic productivity is increased.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Naturally, the notion that environmental geography and biogeography influenced societal development is an old idea.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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