an·ti-lynch·ing
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Definition of anti-lynching
: serving or intended to prevent or punish lynching
anti-lynching laws
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“Anti-lynching.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-lynching. Accessed 14 Apr. 2021.
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