social contract

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TERM OF THE DAY social contract Unwritten and tacit agreement said to exist among the members of a communityor group that guides individual behavior and establishes personal rights andresponsibilities. Social contract is deemed essential for any organized group behavior and, in democratic societies, is embodied in the national constitution. Learn more about this term Usage Example If the group's attitude towards a certain behavior in the workplace changes, thesocial contract among members must evolve as well in order to guarantee success.