"Public dissent" refers to expressing disagreement or opposition to a certain idea, decision, or policy openly and visibly, usually in a public setting such as protests, rallies, or debates. It involves voicing differing opinions or concerns in a public manner for the purpose of influencing or challenging prevailing views or actions.
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Sentences with «public dissent»
- It seems that scientists too are conscious of the need to eat, and like everyone else must consider the consequences of public dissent from the views of the powers - that - be. (climatedepot.com)
- This plan would gag public dissent at the same time as it expands the federal government's capacity to sell off public land for private profit. (priceofoil.org)
- More visibly, the release of Pope Paul VI's encyclical Humanae Vitae rocked the American church, leading to unprecedented public dissent. (religion-online.org)
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