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public opinion

noun

the collective opinion of many people on some issue, problem, etc., especially as a guide to action, decision, or the like.

public opinion

the attitude of the public, esp as a factor in determining the actions of government

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First recorded in 1560–70

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The police cannot ultimately control public opinion unilaterally.

Changing public opinion, of course, will be the work of a generation or maybe two, but kudos to Stewart for getting it started.

I hope that America is going to hold Cuba accountable in public opinion.

So let's not try to save face for public opinion because I don't need to play victim so people can take my side.

But in the court of public opinion, Cosby has clearly been found guilty by millions.

He was ordered, however, to keep the Emperor daily informed of the state of public opinion in Spain.

And for this the thing needed is an altered public opinion on the subject of work in relation to human character and development.

Clubs were formed to discuss the great questions of the day, to mold public opinion, and to overawe the Assembly.

Force of public opinion, proper education, however, can do a great deal in the desired direction.

"Well, as far as public opinion goes, I s'pose Tom has hit the nail on the head," observed Bill.

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