Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. Check out and contribute to the discussion of this word!

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word anti-mask.

Examples

  • In the 18th and 19th centuries, anti-mask laws prohibited mummers from completely disguising themselves out of fear of criminal behavior.

    Christmas Frivolity Joanna Waugh 2008

  • In the 18th and 19th centuries, anti-mask laws prohibited mummers from completely disguising themselves out of fear of criminal behavior.

    Archive 2008-12-01 Joanna Waugh 2008

  • Many jurisdictions in the United States have anti-mask laws, including New York City.

    Should the Burqa -- and other face coverings -- be banned? Ann Althouse 2006

  • One concrete connection has been added: Instead of making the reader figure out how anti-mask laws lead to speech being “deterred by the fear of negative consequences,” the revised version now makes the causation clear — “If they are barred from wearking masks while demonstrating, the risk of retaliation may deter them from speaking.”

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Writing exercise: 2004

  • The existence of anti-mask laws poses difficult questions of constitutional law.

    The Volokh Conspiracy » Writing exercise: 2004

  • Find two places in _Comus_ where dances are introduced to serve the purpose of an anti-mask, that is, a humorous interlude to afford contrast and amusement.

    Teachers' Outlines for Studies in English Based on the Requirements for Admission to College Gilbert Sykes Blakely

  • The anti-mask law will make it a ticketable offense to wear a mask at a demonstration - though the police have magnaminously allowed that it would not be imposed on people wearing face coverings for religious reasons or to protect themselves against the weather.

    Sketchy Thoughts 2009

  • This latest move by the Brotherhood comes on the heels of the n ew anti-mask law, which we all learned about for the first time a week ago, and which is set to be passed by the City Council tonight.

    Sketchy Thoughts 2009

  • A photo of anti-mask protesters has just been declassified and posted online.

    Mania News Feed 2009

  • For the first time ever, learn what role New York City’s real-world “anti-mask law” played in the birth of the Great Machine.

    DC Comics Solicitations for August 2007 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.