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O'Brienism|əʊˈbraɪənɪz(ə)m|
[f. the name of William O'Brien, Irish patriot (1852–1928) + -ism.]
The conduct or anti-union policy of William O'Brien, esp. in the British Parliament about 1900 and 1901. O'ˈBrienite, a supporter of William O'Brien.
1889Globe & Traveller 18 Feb. 1/2 (heading) O'Brienism. 1900Westm. Gaz. 22 Oct. 2/2 Mr. Redmond accepts..the new situation caused by the triumph of the O'Brienites and the defeat of the Healyites. Ibid. 24 Dec. 3/1 O'Brienism is an equivalent term for constitutional anarchy. 1911Q. Rev. July 241 The realists come from the north, east, and south, the strongholds of Unionism and O'Brienism. |