civil society

noun

1. the elements such as freedom of speech, an independent judiciary, etc, that make up a democratic society

Example Sentences

"This manoeuvre aims to prevent the publication of the electoral results scheduled for tomorrow, November 27," the civil society coalition Popular Front said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Still, the ClientEarth pressure group called the report a "vital reminder that the commission is not above the law" and that "civil society must not be sidelined."

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He however noted that some US businesses and civil society entities were present.

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"We mobilized civil society, academia, the private sector, indigenous peoples, and social movements, making COP30 the COP with the second-highest participation in history."

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He is set to hold consultations with government officials, political party leaders, civil society groups, religious and traditional leaders and diplomatic representatives.

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