tyrannies of the majority

A form of tyranny of the majority — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tyranny of the majority
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