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 Definitions of social contract  [ˈsoʊ ʃəl]  

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Definition of 'social contract' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) social contract
the agreement among individuals by which society becomes organized and invested with the right to secure mutual protection and welfare.

Etymology:  (1840–50)

Definition of 'social contract' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) social contract
an implicit agreement among people that results in the organization of society; individual surrenders liberty in return for protection

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