• jof@lemmy.world
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    15 hours ago

    What would you argue are the differences between rules and laws in society? I use the two interchangeably as I believe them to mean the same thing.

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      15 hours ago

      I would say

      Laws are backed by states and their sole authority to use violence to enforce them.

      Rules can be made by any group of peoples.

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        15 hours ago

        That is a fair definition.

        Not trying to argue about anything. So I appreciate the civility.