social order
Americannoun
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social orders
plural
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the established structure or mode of organization of a society.
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a state of society characterized by the rule of law, relative peace or calm, respect for shared societal norms and institutions.
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The key line instructs them to "make every effort to maintain social order and ensure stability and public confidence in the disaster areas".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Trace Kelly’s transformation, and you’ll see a new social order emerge.
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
At the same time he is seen as loyal to Thailand's traditional social order -- a stance that resonates with many in a still largely conservative society.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
The U.S.-influenced counterculture of the 1960s inverted the social order, venerating indigenous folkways and fueling aspirations for full independence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
A backlash against blacks was clearly in force, but no consensus had yet been reached regarding what racial and social order would ultimately emerge from these turbulent times.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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