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1 Thf>orists have noted that public opinion plays a major force regardless of the political system ih which one finds oneself. Invoking john Locke's law of opinion, reputation, and fashion, Noelle Neumann (1995) specified how public opinion plays a critical role in promoting social integration.
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
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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 BEASTTwo, 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 BEASTSo far as we observed temperance prevailed, backed by public-opinion.
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British Dictionary definitions forpublic opinion
noun
the attitude of the public, esp as a factor in determining the actions of government
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