Provocateurs
/prəˌvoʊkəˈtɜrz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who incite others to break the law or act disruptively, often to discredit or provoke a response from authorities.
The police arrested several provocateurs during the protest for allegedly inciting violence.
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Commentary
The term typically appears in plural form; its legal significance often arises in contexts involving covert operations or political demonstrations.
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