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political dissidents  

Definition

  • Political dissidents are individuals who disagree with the establishment, policies, or cultural, social, and economic practices of their time. They act, either as individuals or in tandem with like-minded groups, to effect change in the social, economic, political, or cultural arenas. [Source: The Social History of Crime and Punishment in America: An Encylopedia; Political Dissidents]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HRF8HFRP-G

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