The phrase
"oppressive laws" refers to rules or regulations that are unjust, harsh, and unfair. These laws often restrict people's freedom, discriminate against certain groups, and prevent them from fully expressing themselves or living a fulfilling life. They can be used as a tool to exercise control and power over individuals or communities, leading to a lack of equality and human rights.
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«oppressive»
«laws»
Sentences with «oppressive laws»
- I think it's important also to look at the comments of the Court in Krieger, where they also say a jury is a bulwark against oppressive laws and the conscience of the community. (slaw.ca)
- The list includes the usual suspects who routinely censor and restrict their citizens» Internet rights, such as China, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, but also those governments that are allowing entertainment companies to bully them into adopting oppressive laws. (canadianbusiness.com)
- Last I heard believers in bigfoot haven't been pushing to stultify our children by teaching nonsense in public school; they haven't tried to make stem cell research illegal; the haven't threatened the lives of journalists who drew bigfoot cartoons; they're not trying to pass oppressive laws based on bigfoot folklore; they aren't flying planes into buildings because of their bigfooty beliefs; etc., etc. etc.. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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