Meaning of the word "civil disobedience" in English

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civil disobedience

US /ˌsɪv.əl ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.əns/
UK /ˌsɪv.əl ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.əns/
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Noun

the refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes and fines, as a peaceful form of political protest

Example:
Mahatma Gandhi used civil disobedience to protest against British rule in India.
The activists were arrested for acts of civil disobedience during the rally.