Protest Law
/ˈproʊ.tɛst lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute or body of regulations governing the rights, procedures, and restrictions related to public demonstrations and protests.
The protest law outlines the permit requirements protesters must follow.
- (n.) A legal framework addressing the penalties and enforceability for unauthorized or disruptive protests.
Several protesters were charged under the protest law for unlawful assembly.
Forms
- protest law
- protest laws
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Commentary
Protest laws vary widely in scope and enforcement; drafting should balance public order with constitutional rights.
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