civil disobedience
civil disobedience
English
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Definition
A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.
Example Sentences
- "We now had no alternative but to resort to civil disobedience, and we embarked in earnest on preparations for mass action."
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