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civil disobedience 

active refusal to obey certain laws, demands and commands of a government or of an occupying power without resorting to physical violence. The American author Henry David Thoreau pioneered the modern theory behind this practice in his 1849 essay Civil Disobedience. In seeking an active form of civil disobedience, one may choose to deliberately break certain laws, such as by forming a peaceful blockade or occupying a facility illegally.
In the face of tyranny and injustice, it is the people's duty to practice civil disobedience to fight oppression.
civil disobedience by El Oaxuco August 4, 2007

disobedience 

The contrary thoughts, words, or actions that take place after instruction is given on what to do, or what not to do.
We all attempted to follow the rules & not think about the candy. However, the temptation was too strong, & mom grounded us all for Our disobedience.
disobedience by Baruked1 June 16, 2018

civil disobedience 

A euphemism for an illegal activity done in the name of a cause. Acts of civil disobedience can include:

firebombing a development in the name of the environment
smashing a McDonalds sign in the name of fair trade
rioting in the name of peace.
The hippies who torched the ski resort aren't criminals; they performed an act of civil disobedience
civil disobedience by mjl317 August 2, 2006

Intelligent disobedience

Intelligent disobedience is when an animal like a service dog breaks a command or a rule to help the owner and keep them safe.
My dog did something called intelligent disobedience to keep me from hurting myself.

girl grip 

The ability girls and women have developed to hold several items at once in one hand. The skill has been developed due to the lack of pockets in women's clothing.
I thought she'd need multiple trips to carry her phone, keys, wallet, and Starbucks to her car since she needed the other hand to open the door, but she used her impressive girl grip to carry everything in one hand.
girl grip by SillyMilly33 July 31, 2023
Word of the Day on July 21, 2026

Condiment home

A term that refers to one persons household hold nothing but ingredients and condiments in the kitchen area
Person A: Hey dude you got some snacks?
Person B: Nah, i live in a fucking condiment home...
Word of the Day on July 20, 2026