Book Quote by Marianne O. Battani
“We really have no definition of mother in our law books. Mother was believed to have been so basic that no definition was deemed necessary.”
About This Quote
Legal texts often omit definitions for concepts deemed obvious, such as motherhood, revealing assumptions within law.
In simple terms: Law assumes some things need no definition.
Question assumed definitions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why are some terms left undefined?
- How does this affect legal outcomes?
Assumptions may ignore nuance.