What is the term for an organized refusal to purchase goods or services from a specific country or company?
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Boycott
The term originated from Captain Charles Boycott, an Irish land agent who was ostracized by his community in 1880. It is a common form of non-violent political protest.
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- What term describes a non-violent political protest involving the collective refusal to buy products from a specific company or nation?