Dictionary
norm
an accepted standard or way of doing something that most people agree with; an informal guideline (as opposed to formal law) about what is, or is not, considered normal or acceptable
Trial by jury is set to become the norm in all major civil cases from July next year.
Phrase Bank
- They felt obliged to conform to the established norm.
- The set out to challenge the accepted norm.
- There are certain norms for the practice of law; a lawyer should be ethical, diligent, and loyal.