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Meaning of civil disobedience | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

uncountable

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Examples

“We now had no alternative but to resort to civil disobedience, and we embarked in earnest on preparations for mass action.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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