legislative power to address evils
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From 240 U.S. 342 - Rast v. Van Deman & Lewis Co. · 1916Most cited · 738 citing opinions
It is the duty and function of the legislature to discern and correct evils, and by evils we do not mean some definite injury, but obstacles to a greater public welfare.