Definition of "effigy" []

• A crude figure or dummy representing a hated person or group. (noun)
• A likeness or image, especially of a person. (noun)
• In effigy Symbolically, especially in the form of an effigy: The deposed dictator was burned in effigy by the crowd. (idiom)

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• "Burning someone in effigy is a symbolic violent act."
• "November 14th, 2009 12: 59 pm ET burning someone in effigy is unamerican."
• "His plans to burn people in effigy is appalling and promotes violence in our society."