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Noun blue wall has 1 sense
- blue wall of silence, blue wall, wall of silence - the secrecy of police officers who lie or look the other way to protect other police officers; "the blue wall cracked when some officers refused to take part in the cover-up"
--1 is a kind of cover-up
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Blue Wall
Definition: A blue wall refers to a metaphorical concept commonly used in politics to describe a protective shield created by a group of individuals, typically law enforcement, who share a unified front and maintain loyalty and silence in support of one another.
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Popular Sense:
Noun: In popular usage, the blue wall refers to the perceived code of silence among police officers to protect their colleagues from accountability, often hindering the investigation of alleged improper behavior or misconduct within their ranks.
Example Sentence: The controversial incident raised questions about whether the blue wall of silence would prevent any officer from speaking out against their colleagues.
Related Product: Books on Police Accountability
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Local Sense:
Noun: In a local context, a blue wall may refer to a particular building or structure painted in shades of blue.
Example Sentence: The new office complex features a striking blue wall as its main facade, adding vibrancy to the neighborhood.
Related Product: Blue Wall Paints
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