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social bond
social bond In this historical usage, a social bond is the intrinsic tie that unites people in society and makes social solidarity possible.
In this historical usage, a social bond is the intrinsic tie that unites people in society and makes social solidarity possible. In the passage, it is shown by sympathy as a normal response to the social environment, rather than by each person acting only from private self-interest.