Normatif
Normatif, or normative, is an adjective used in multiple disciplines to describe norms, standards, or prescriptions that indicate how things ought to be, rather than how they are. The term derives from the Latin norma, meaning a rule or standard, and has been adopted in languages such as French, Dutch, Indonesian, Malay, and English.
In philosophy and ethics, normatif refers to normative statements and theories that express values, duties, or
In law and political theory, normatif language is used to describe normative frameworks, standards, and authorities
In linguistics, normatif or prescriptive grammar denotes rules that prescribe correct language usage, spelling, and syntax.
In social sciences, normativity concerns the study of norms—canons of behavior, values, and expectations that guide
In everyday usage, normatif often functions as a synonym for norm-based standards or prescriptions, and it is