Civil Unrest
/ˈsɪvəl ʌnˈrɛst/
Definitions
- (n.) A state of disturbance and disorder among a population, often involving protests, riots, or violent demonstrations against authority or social conditions.
The government deployed additional forces to restore order amid rising civil unrest.
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Commentary
Civil unrest typically refers to collective actions disrupting public peace without formal insurrection, important in assessing state responses and legal restrictions on assembly.
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