Vanguards

/ˈvæŋˌɡɑrdz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Groups or individuals who lead or initiate new movements, policies, or ideas, often in political or social contexts.
    The vanguards of the civil rights movement played a crucial role in advancing legislative reforms.

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'vanguards' frequently denotes leading entities in socio-political movements influencing legal change.

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