An act must be considered harmful to individuals in order for legal moralism to be a valid justification for laws against it.

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Legal moralism is the principle that the government has the authority to legislate against immorality, per se, even in cases where no harm is caused to other individuals. It suggests that certain moral standards can justify legal intervention regardless of harm.

An Act Must Be Considered Harmful to Individuals in Order