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illiberal

[ih-lib-er-uhl, ih-lib-ruhl] / ɪˈlɪb ər əl, ɪˈlɪb rəl /


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From what can be gleaned from sections released so far, the country has been divided into the “Still United” states and an illiberal territory called the Dakota Membership.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

This arrangement was received at the time with some satisfaction by the colonists, but in reality it was a most illiberal one, under which it was impossible for the country to thrive.

From Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 by William Dawson LeSueur


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