antibusing

American  

[an-tee-buhs-ing, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈbʌs ɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

Or antibussing

adjective

1. opposing legislation that requires the busing of students to schools outside their neighborhoods, especially as a means of achieving socioeconomic or racial diversity among students in a public school.

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Etymology

Origin of antibusing

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; anti- + busing

Example Sentences

Although a few minor demonstrations were held by antibusing groups, there were no serious incidents in the schools or along the bus routes.

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An antibusing move had been under consideration since last November, and the final decision had been left entirely to Attorney General Edward Levi.

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Then, shortly before midnight on the second day, he called up all of Weicker's delaying amendments for quick voice votes, ending the debate and satisfying the antibusing advocates.

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He did not release the new study for months, but he did give many interviews and also filed an affidavit in federal court bolstering an antibusing appeal in strife-torn Boston.

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His strategy, the mayor's aides explained, would draw antibusing sentiment off the street and into the courtroom.

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