Explanation of terms - legal norms? Legal norms refer to social norms formulated or recognized by the state, reflecting the will of the ruling class, and guaranteed to be realized by the state's coercive force. It is the most basic cell of the system of law. It is the foundation of legal research and legal practice. It can be said that it is a bridge connecting theoretical jurisprudence and practical jurisprudence. The essence of jurists' rational analysis and thinking of legal norms is not only to guide practice, but more importantly, to strengthen the legal person's reasoning ability in legal practice through such research. Is there anything you don't understand?