Community

Definition

A community in the context of civil liberties and the freedom of the individual refers to a group of individuals who share common interests, values, or characteristics, and coexist in a way that supports mutual rights and freedoms. It emphasizes the collective aspect of maintaining individual rights within a societal framework.

Related terms

Civil Liberties:

The fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law from governmental interference.

Social Contract:

An implicit agreement among members of a society to cooperate for social benefits, such as sacrificing some individual freedom for state protection.

Pluralism:

A condition or system in which two or more states, groups, principles, sources of authority, etc., coexist