Definition of "activism" []

• The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause. (noun)

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• "Updated 11: 06: Sen. Feingold is now attacking the activism of the Roberts Court, while noting that there appears to be no fixed definition of the term \ "judicial activism\" other than \ "having opinions one does not like."
• "The term activism by Mark Sashine on Monday, Aug 31, 2009 at 9: 14: 05 AM"
• ""Their policy is playing to the [Kenyan public] gallery, which we call activism diplomacy," he said, calling the warnings on travel bans part of "a big bully blackmail system.""