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SOCIAL CONTRACT

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Social Contract.

Social Contract - as a noun

An implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of society; individual surrenders liberty in return for protection

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"The social contract is the basis for the relationship between citizens and their government."
"According to the social contract, individuals agree to give up certain freedoms in exchange for protection and benefits provided by the state."
"The concept of the social contract dates back to philosophers like Thomas Hobbes and John Locke."
"In a democratic society, the social contract includes the right to vote and participate in the political process."
"The social contract theory suggests that people naturally form societies and establish rules to maintain order."
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