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LIBERTARIANISM Definition & Legal Meaning

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Political and philosophical principle and belief seeking to limit government involvement in civil economical and social matters. Issues need to be settled outside the courts. Its roots trace back to the early 1890s as societies sought to escape government in France. As long as no harm comes to individuals, freewill citizen participants can make decisive decisions without government bias or influence. Based on the belief that each citizen owns every aspect of their lives and thus should have the ability to control it, strongly believe that through these shared principles, society is able to establish itself and improve as a more fruitful and peaceful society.

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