Militancy
/ˈmɪlɪtənsi/
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- (n.) The quality or state of being militant, often referring to aggressive advocacy, especially in labor, political, or social contexts.
The union's militancy led to prolonged negotiations with management.
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In legal usage, militancy often pertains to the intensity and confrontational nature of collective actions or political advocacy rather than to armed conflict per se.
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