noun a person or representation of a person that is hung or displayed in public as a punishment or protest
In political contexts, 'hang in effigy' is often used to symbolically express disapproval or outrage towards a political figure or organization by displaying their effigy in a public place.
In historical contexts, 'hang in effigy' has been used as a form of public humiliation or punishment, particularly during periods of political unrest or social upheaval.
In legal contexts, 'hang in effigy' refers to the act of publicly displaying an effigy (a representation or likeness) of a person, typically as a form of protest or condemnation.
Within activism, 'hang in effigy' can be a powerful tool for drawing attention to social issues or injustices by visually representing the target of criticism or protest.
In literature, the term 'hang in effigy' may be used metaphorically to describe a character or idea that is criticized or condemned by the author.
In psychology, 'hang in effigy' may refer to the concept of projecting negative feelings or emotions onto a symbolic representation of a person or situation.
In legal contexts, 'hang in effigy' may be used to describe the act of displaying a representation of a person, often as a form of protest or condemnation.
In politics, 'hang in effigy' may be used to describe a form of symbolic protest where an effigy of a political figure is displayed in a public place.