Protest Permit
/ˈproʊtɛst pərˌmɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) An official authorization granted by a governmental authority permitting individuals or groups to hold a public demonstration or protest in a specified location and time.
The organizers obtained a protest permit to legally hold the rally in the city park.
Forms
- protest permit
- protest permits
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Commentary
Protest permits regulate time, place, and manner of demonstrations to balance public order and constitutional rights; drafters should specify conditions clearly to avoid overbroad restrictions.
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