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What is civil disobedience?

What is civil disobedience? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A form of social protest, involving the active but non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, demands, or commands of an established authority, because they are considered to be morally wrong or detrimental.
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I know that you have fasted and been involved in direct action and civil disobedience.
But the peace protesters were adamant that civil disobedience was the only course of action left to them.
Some called it civil disobedience, others protest marches or demonstrations.
Throughout American history, reformers and radicals have addressed social problems through civil disobedience and non-violent resistance.
Behind me there were about a dozen more cars incensed by my fast food version of civil disobedience.
Delegates called for a campaign of mass civil disobedience, strikes and direct action to stop the war.

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