Definition of "demonstrations" []

• Plural form of demonstration. (noun)

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• "Many thoughtful Oaxacans of all classes realize that the utilization of federal police forces or military units to try to end the demonstrations is an alternative fraught with danger that might result in extensive civil strife."
• "If Mr.S. or Mr. White shew this, they do something; otherwise, I must tell them, that unless they can manage these pretty things they call demonstrations better, they must shortly either quit their reason, or their religion; or else return to the honest old mumpsimus of the infallibility of the church from an extraordinary and immediate assistance of the Holy Ghost; or (to make the business short, and stop all gaps with one bush) come over to the"
• "Such activities are defined as demonstrations, religious services and events designed to draw a crowd and express an viewpoint, according to federal law."