Definition of Clear and present danger

1. Noun. A standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged. "No one has a right to shout `fire' in a crowded theater when there is no fire because such an action would pose a clear and present danger to public safety"

Generic synonyms: Danger

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clear And Present Danger

clearing factors
clearing house
clearing medium
clearly
clearness
clearnesses
clears
clearstories
clearstory
clearway
clearways
clearweed
clearweeds
clearwing
clearwings
clear and present danger (current term)
clear away
clear cell
clear cell acanthoma
clear cell adenocarcinoma
clear cell carcinoma of kidney
clear cell hidradenoma
clear layer of epidermis
clear liquid diet
clear liquid diet
clear off
clear out
clear sailing
clear the air
clear the throat

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