n01179927
type | n |
lex_filenum | 04 |
def | a group's refusal to obey a law because they believe the law is immoral (as in protest against discrimination) |
examples | Thoreau wrote a famous essay justifying civil disobedience |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | direct action |
Hyponym | sit-in; protest march |
Incoming links | |
Hyponym | direct action |
Hypernym | sit-in; protest march |
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