Iconoclast
/ˈaɪkəˌnɒklæst/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who challenges or overturns established laws, customs, or institutions.
The judge was considered an iconoclast for ruling against long-standing precedents.
Forms
- iconoclast
- iconoclasts
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'iconoclast' often describes figures who challenge traditional legal doctrines or judicial norms.
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