HyperDicEnglishCLEAR ... clear and present danger

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English 1 sense of the expression clear and present danger:
NOUNstateclear and present dangera standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged
Englishclear and present danger: 1 sense noun 1, state
MeaningA standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged.
Example"no one has a right to shout 'fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety"
BroaderdangerThe condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

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