public opinion

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noun

the collective opinion of many people on some issue, problem, etc., especially as a guide to action, decision, or the like.

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Origin of public opinion

First recorded in 1560–70

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Examples from the Web for public opinion

If the issue were decided on public-opinion numbers alone, there would have been legislative action a long time ago.
How Obama and the Democrats Could Win on Gun Control—by Losing|Eleanor Clift|January 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Two, the fact that in each case, the public-opinion verdict comes down to the particulars.
Why Conservatives Forgive Sex Scandals|Michael Tomasky|November 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST
So far as we observed temperance prevailed, backed by public-opinion.
On Horseback|Charles Dudley Warner

British Dictionary definitions for public opinion

public opinion

noun

the attitude of the public, esp as a factor in determining the actions of government

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