Political Repression
/ˌpɑː.lɪˈtɪ.kəl rɪˈprɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The systematic and often unlawful restraint or suppression by a government of political dissent, opposition, or activism.
The report detailed numerous instances of political repression against opposition leaders.
Forms
- political repression
- political repressions
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Commentary
Political repression is typically analyzed in contexts of human rights law and constitutional law, emphasizing the protection against abuse of state power to silence political opposition.
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