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As law is a hierarchically arranged system of norms, it has to be systematical and can not only be limited to network structures. Nevertheless, the legal network discussion recalls that it is a system that does not follow the way of Prokrustes but is flexible and connects formal unity with dynamic content. The occurrence of spontaneous legal norms and regulations, the fragmentations of individual and society as well as legal pluralism can be picked up by systematic thinking. The term «network» is not yet elaborated enough for this. (ah)