general norm
collocation in Englishmeaningsofgeneralandnorm
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general
adjective
uk/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/us/ˈdʒen.ər.əl/
involving or relating to most or all people, things, or places, especially when these are considered as ...
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norm
noun[C usually plural]
uk/nɔːm/us/nɔːrm/
an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people ...
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(Definition ofgeneralandnormfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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But thisgeneralnormmakes it reasonable for us to comply with the more specific norms of our linguistic community, whatever those happen to be.
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For instance, there is ageneralnormto the effect that we should speak in such a way as to make ourselves understood.
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It treats the law not as ageneralnorm, but as a collection of individual, and thus potentially arbitrar y, commands.
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Thisgeneralnormmakes it reasonable for us to comply with the laws of our land, whatever those happen to be (at least within limits).
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Again, there is ageneralnormto the effect that one should promote social coordination.
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They must seek to justify any increases in the public sector over and above thegeneralnorm, by reference to these principles.
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There is no real uniformity in their composition, but ageneralnormis a committee of seven representative men, experienced in academic and professional life and business affairs.
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Another way to interpret the results is to suggest that general norms prescribe a course of action for others, not oneself.
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But in some cases there may be extenuating circumstances that excuse or justify people not meeting the general norms that make these nondoings into omissions.
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The final product should also conform to general norms and traditions, such as brand books, brand heritage, and general trends.
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However, it is also important to note the continuance (and evolution) of other general norms regarding parent-child relationships.
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Scates was turning the courts into mechanisms for the enforcement as well as the articulation of general norms of public behavior.
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As ageneralnorm, the webpage recommends not to pay before receiving the product or service and users should meet in person to close the transaction.
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The statements on filial obligations were not specific for a particular person; they referred to abstract or general norms.
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Part of that task is to explore that patient's cultural or religious tradition, to familiarize oneself with the general norms that might be relevant to the particulars of a case.
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In practice, if we employ general norms, then we will identify (and avoid or prevent or sanction) a greater number of genuinely wrongful acts than we otherwise would.
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The people concerned would know that the price they would get for the house would determine the general norms of the community, and they would make a constructive contribution.
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