Zealots
/ˈziː.ləts/
Definitions
- (n.) Members of a political or religious group known historically for fervent and uncompromising activism, often referenced in legal or historical contexts involving rebellion or sectarian conflict.
The Zealots played a significant role in the Jewish-Roman conflicts that shaped legal precedents on occupation and rebellion.
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- zealot
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Commentary
The term 'Zealots' is primarily historical but appears in legal discussions regarding rebellion and resistance movements; it should be used with context to avoid ideological connotations.
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