Flag Desecration Statute
/ˈflæɡ dɪˌskrɛɪˈleɪʃən ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A law prohibiting the desecration or mutilation of a national flag, typically to preserve respect for the symbol.
The flag desecration statute was challenged on grounds of free speech.
Forms
- flag desecration statute
- flag desecration statutes
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Commentary
Flag desecration statutes often raise constitutional questions balancing respect for national symbols against protections of free expression.
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