Partisans
/ˈpɑːrtɪzənz/
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- (n.) Members of an irregular military force or insurgent group opposing established authority, often in a context of armed conflict or occupation.
The partisans sabotaged enemy supply lines during the occupation.
- (n.) Individuals who strongly support a party, cause, or faction, often showing biased allegiance.
The judge was criticized for being a partisan in the politically charged trial.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "partisans" usually refers to irregular combatants under international humanitarian law or to biased supporters relevant in discussions of judicial impartiality and political law.
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