Legal Definition and Related Resources of Norm
Meaning of Norm
Synonyms of Norm
noun
- average
- general performance
- generality
- habr median
- midpoint
- model
- mold
- ordinary run
- patterr
- point of comparison
- regular performance
- rule
- standard
- typical performance
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Definition of Norm
The Canada social science dictionary [1] provides the following meaning of Norm: A culturally established rule prescribing appropriate social behaviour. Norms are relatively specific and precise and elaborate the detailed behavioural requirements that flow from more general and overarching social values . For example, it is a value in Western society that one should respect the dead, it is a norm that one should dress in dark colours for a funeral. See: VALUES in this legal dictionary and in the world encyclopedia of law.
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Notes and References
- Drislane, R., & Parkinson, G. (2016). (Concept of) Norm. Online dictionary of the social sciences. Open University of Canada
Concept of NORM
In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of norm may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). Radioactive material containing no significant amounts of radionuclides other than naturally occurring radionuclides, such us uranium, thorium, potassium and any of their decay products, such as radium and radon.[1]
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- Definition of norm published by the European Commission
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