Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

clear and present danger

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.42 in modern English

Syllables: clear and p-re-sen-t -dan-ger
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

21

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

a standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged

Example Sentences

"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"

Questions

What does clear and present danger mean?: a standard for judging when freedom of speech can be abridged

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