《汉书·志·刑法志》
人民知道争讼，就要放弃礼义而去求证于刑书。
民知争端矣，将弃礼而征于书。
If people know how to argue, they will give up manners and righteousness and seek proof in the Code.
<s>[INST] Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 民知争端矣，将弃礼而征于书。 [/INST] If people know how to argue, they will give up manners and righteousness and seek proof in the Code.</s>
Explain the meaning of this Classical Chinese passage in English: 民知争端矣，将弃礼而征于书。
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If people know how to argue, they will give up manners and righteousness and seek proof in the Code.
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