heckler’s veto

heckler’s veto n. the cancellation or suppression of a public event (such as a discussion, speech, or rally) due to (threat of) interruptions, protests, or violence. Etymological Note: The origin of the term given in the 1977 citation has not been verified. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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