Crowd Control
/ˈkraʊd kənˌtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The methods and measures employed by law enforcement or regulatory authorities to manage and control large groups of people in public spaces to prevent disorder or harm.
The police implemented crowd control techniques to manage the protest and avoid violence.
Forms
- crowd control
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'crowd control' emphasizes lawful management of assemblies to balance public safety with constitutional rights such as freedom of assembly.
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