Subversive Group
/səbˈvɜːrsɪv gruːp/
Definitions
- (n.) An organized assembly of individuals seeking to undermine or overthrow established legal, political, or social structures, often by covert or unlawful means.
The government enacted stricter laws to monitor activities of suspected subversive groups.
Forms
- subversive group
- subversive groups
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Commentary
The term typically appears in contexts involving national security law; care should be taken to distinguish lawful political dissent from unlawful subversion.
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