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tyranny of the majority

noun

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  1. A situation in which a government or other authority democratically supported by a…

    A situation in which a government or other authority democratically supported by a majority of its subjects makes policies or takes actions benefiting that majority, without regard for the rights or welfare of the rest of its subjects.

    • A popular will not so limited becomes the tyranny of the majority which destroys the freedom of political competition.
    • The biggest problem is the numerically larger group's use of elections and other legitimate democratic forms to ensure its dominance—a tyranny of the majority.

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