Sympathizer
/ˈsɪmpəθaɪzər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who expresses or feels sympathy for a cause, especially one involved in or supporting illegal or controversial activities, potentially implicating legal liability.
The court considered the defendant a sympathizer of the banned organization.
Forms
- sympathizer
- sympathizers
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Commentary
In legal contexts, identifying someone as a sympathizer may influence assessments of intent or association but does not alone establish criminal liability.
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