Reactionaries
/ˌriːəkˈʃənɛriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Members or supporters of a political or legal movement advocating a return to a previous state or opposition to progressive reforms, often resisting changes in law or policy.
The reactionaries opposed the new civil rights legislation, seeking to preserve traditional legal frameworks.
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- reactionary
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'reactionaries' typically refers to groups resisting statutory or constitutional reforms, influencing legislative debates and judicial interpretations.
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