Controlled Opposition
/kənˈtroʊld əˌpəʊzɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An entity or group covertly created or manipulated by an authority to oppose or neutralize genuine opposition movements or dissenting opinions, often used in political or legal contexts to undermine legitimate activism.
The investigation revealed that the protest group was actually controlled opposition orchestrated by the government to weaken the movement's influence.
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- controlled opposition
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Commentary
The term is often examined in legal contexts involving civil rights, political expression, and government overreach; discerning true opposition from controlled opposition can be crucial in legal investigations or civil liberties cases.
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