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Legal culture shapes law more than surface-level norms.

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Layers of Law

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Legal culture plays a big role in how laws are interpreted and argued. It's not just about the rules written on paper; there are deeper cultural layers that affect how laws are understood. Some people might disagree with this idea, especially those who believe laws are only what's written down.