massive resistance

noun

A political strategy aimed at getting Virginia officials to pass laws and policies preventing public school desegregation, particularly after Brown v. Board of Education.

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nounmassive resistance (uncountable)
  1. UShistoricaluncountablegovernmentA political strategy aimed at getting Virginia officials to pass laws and policies preventing public school desegregation, particularly after Brown v. Board of Education.
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