English Explanatory Dictionary

civil disobedience

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

civil disobedience

Related words

treason
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