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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.
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pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
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funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
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A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026

piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
piddlefart by Rene April 25, 2005
Word of the Day on October 9, 2026
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