Red
/ˈrɛd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to communism or socialist ideology, especially used historically in legal or political contexts.
The defendant was accused of holding red sympathies during the trial.
- (n.) A term denoting communists or socialist supporters, often in a legal-political context.
Red was used pejoratively to describe political dissidents in the 20th century.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'red' typically appears in discussions of political ideology, especially in historical anti-communist legislation and rhetoric.
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