“Integrativity” of criminal law branches: On the problem of understanding

The article explores the use of the term “integrative” in criminal law. This study seeks to identify the term’s context in scientific and academic literature, differentiating it from related legal terms. The methodology includes analysis (semantic and functional), system and logical approaches. The author examines the current state of the issue, highlighting the lack of consensus among scholars regarding what constitutes an integrative branch of law. The role of terminology in the development of legislative processes and the establishment of a system of legal regulators is analyzed. The study concludes that a clear understanding of the meaning of the term “integrative” is essential to improve the accuracy and validity of theoretical research and the quality of regulatory development.