public opinion
noun
the collective opinion of many people on some issue, problem, etc., especially as a guide to action, decision, or the like.
Origin of public opinion
First recorded in 1560–70
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Contemporary Examples of public opinion
If the issue were decided on public-opinion numbers alone, there would have been legislative action a long time ago.
Indeed, public-opinion polls showed no “bounce” for America in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
Two, the fact that in each case, the public-opinion verdict comes down to the particulars.
Historical Examples of public opinion
So far as we observed temperance prevailed, backed by public-opinion.
On HorsebackCharles Dudley Warner
public opinion
noun
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