Book bans on the rise: vocabulary (definitions)

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depicting (v)

portraying or representing, often visually or in writing

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plaintiffs (n)

individuals or parties bringing a case to a court of law in the US

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juggernaut (n)

an unstoppable and powerful force or institution

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violate (v)

break or disregard, often a rule or law

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amendments (n)

changes or additions made to a legal document, such as a constitution

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marginalisation (n)

the act of treating a group as insignificant or peripheral, often leading to their exclusion

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equitable (adj.)

fair, just, and impartial

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reprimands (n)

expressions of strong disapproval, often formal or official

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license suspension (n)

the temporary withdrawal of an individual’s official authorisation

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narrower focus (phrase)

having a more specific scope, less broad

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track down (phr. v)

search for and locate someone or something, often with determination or persistence

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phenomenon (n)

a remarkable and observable occurrence or event, often with a widespread impact

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resurrect (v)

bring back into existence or use, especially after a period of dormancy or neglect

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come under fire (idiom)

face criticism, scrutiny, or opposition, often in response to controversial actions or decisions

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close ties (phrase)

strong and intimate connections or relationships between individuals or entities

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redact (v)

edit or prepare a document by removing, obscuring, or revising certain information

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subverting (v)

undermining or destabilising, often with the intention of creating change

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seizing (v)

taking hold of or capturing something forcibly

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rigid (adj.)

stiff, inflexible, or resistant to change

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civil rights movements (phrase)

social and political campaigns, advocating for the rights and equality of individuals, especially those from oppressed groups

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ramping up (phr. v)

increasing or intensifying, often in reference to a gradual and significant escalation

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culture war (phrase)

a conflict between different cultural, social, or political groups, often characterised by opposing beliefs, values, or ideologies