illiberal
Example Sentences
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Magyar, a former government insider turned critic, is offering voters a radical break from Orban's self-described "illiberal" system, vowing to crack down on corruption and improve public services.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
In countries facing illiberal or outright authoritarian governments, bar associations have often stood as credible, independent advocates for the rule of law.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2025
Courageous in his commitment to scientific truth, he espouses opinions that can strike us as elitist and illiberal today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
Association of School and College Leaders general secretary Geoff Barton called MSLs a "profoundly illiberal policy".
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2023
But he was not selfish; unlike the arrogant and illiberal slaveholder, he did not regard himself as the centre around whom everybody else should revolve.
From The Impending Crisis of the South How to Meet It by Hinton Rowan Helper
