clear and present danger (n)

n14541247

type n
lex_filenum 26
def a standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged
examples no one has a right to shout `fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety
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Hypernym danger
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Hyponym danger

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