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pillar of democracy

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meanings of pillarand democracy


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pillar
noun[C]
uk /ˈpɪl.ər/ us /ˈpɪl.ɚ/
a strong column made of stone, metal, or wood that supports part of ...
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democracy
noun
uk /dɪˈmɒk.rə.si/ us /dɪˈmɑː.krə.si/
the belief in freedom and equality between people, or a system of government based on this belief, in which power is either held by elected representatives or directly by the ...
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Examples of pillar of democracy


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What this means is that we have to get the fourth pillarofdemocracy, the fourth of the four powers, the media, more involved.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
We need to re-establish the fundamental pillarofdemocracy—the separation of powers.
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An independent trade union, not beyond the law, but operating within it, is a pillarofdemocracy.
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Another pillarofdemocracy is the freedom of worship.
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The second pillarofdemocracy is consent.
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This is a fundamental pillarofdemocracy.
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The right to non-violent protest is a vital pillarofdemocracy.
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This book rests on the premise that decentralisation and civil society are ' indispensable pillars of democracy ' by bringing decisionmaking closer to the people.
That decision was taken without reference to the two pillars of democracy, consultation and consent.
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My second point is that one of the pillars of democracy is the separation of powers, something that is of especial concern to my group.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
Such fundamental pillars of democracy as freedom of speech and freedom of the press are not respected.
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In doing so, they are showing their determination to attack the main pillars of democracy.
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The twin pillars of democracy are freedom and order.
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The two great pillars of democracy, consultation and consent, have been thrown to the side.
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Free and independent media are one of the main pillars of democracy.
From Europarl Parallel Corpus - English
Freedom within the law and the rights of the individual are the pillars of democracy.
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Justice is one of the pillars of democracy and one of the instruments at the service of freedom.
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Whatever system is chosen, it is vital that it should be supported by those twin pillars of democracy, a free press and the rule of law administered independently.
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Thus, the three pillars of democracy were firmly established, ensuring a fully functioning democratic polity, with a system check and balance and accountability system.
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