Subversive Activity
/səbˈvɜːrsɪv ækˈtɪvɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) Actions intended to undermine or overthrow established authority or government.
The defendant was charged with engaging in subversive activity against the state.
Forms
- subversive activity
- subversive activities
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Commentary
The term often appears in statutes defining offenses against national security, emphasizing intent to disrupt lawful authority rather than mere dissent.
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