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antilegalism


Meanings
  • noun

    Opposition to the law or legal institutions.

    - "His actions were considered antilegalism during the time of anarchy."
    - "Antilegalism was a common sentiment among the revolutionary groups."

Variants
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anti-liberal , anti-liberalism , anti-liberalisms , anti-liberals
Etymology
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Anti- (opposed to) + legalism (belief in the importance of law and order)


Trivia
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  1. Antilegalism was a popular sentiment among many of the founding fathers of the United States.

  2. The term 'antilegalism' was first coined in the late 19th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Anarchism: A political philosophy that advocates for the absence of a centralized government or authority.

  2. Civil Disobedience: The refusal to obey certain laws, especially those considered immoral or unjust, usually in a peaceful and public way.


Culture
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Antilegalism has been a significant concept in various social and political movements throughout history, particularly those advocating for individual freedoms and liberties. In literature, it has been explored in works such as 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley and 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury.

How to Memorize "antilegalism"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person standing alone, defying the law and order.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the concept of individual freedom and rebellion.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'Anti' means 'against' and 'legalism' refers to 'belief in the importance of law and order'.


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