social contract
/ˌsoʊʃəl ˈkɒntrækt/
the implicit agreement among individuals to form society
social contract in a sentence
“Hobbes argued the social contract prevents a war of all against all.”
Origin of social contract
Latin socialis 'of companionship' + contractus 'drawn together'
Related Words
sovereignty
supreme authority within a territory
liberty
freedom from arbitrary restraint or coercion
justice
the fair and equitable treatment of individuals
egalitarianism
the doctrine that all people are equal and deserve equal rights
libertarianism
political philosophy emphasizing individual liberty and minimal state
communitarianism
philosophy emphasizing community bonds over individual rights