social order
Americannoun
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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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Trace Kelly’s transformation, and you’ll see a new social order emerge.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
For all its troubles, no system better protects free markets, freedom of thought and a social order.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 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
Her lack of inhibition causes social order to collapse; outside the cinema, the reaction was just as intense.
From BBC • Dec. 28, 2025
A new social order, combined with the genetic modification, was determined to be the most complete solution to the behavioral problems that the genetic damage had created.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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