| 单词 | social contract |
| 释义 | social contract (once / 17537 pages) n A social contract is an unofficial agreement shared by everyone in a society in which they give up some freedom for security. The philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau popularized the idea of the social contract in the 1700s, but it's just as applicable today. As members of a society, we agree to the social contract — we cooperate with each other and obey society's laws. We also give up some freedoms, because we want the protection society can offer. The founders of the United States believed the social contract made citizens powerful, giving them a collective voice in their government. WORD FAMILYsocial contract: social contracts USAGE EXAMPLESBut dressing with consideration and care is part of the social contract. Washington Post(Nov 21, 2016) Why fight these political realities, no matter how strong the case for a new social contract? Washington Post(Nov 06, 2016) Today, that old social contract is gone or, at least, the part of it that ensured healthcare and retirement for blue-collar workers. The Guardian(Nov 06, 2016) n an implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of society; individual surrenders liberty in return for protection Hyper accord, agreement harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters |
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