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A '''contested term''' is usually [[factionally defined]].  That is, a [[faction]] might agree internally on what it means, but to outsiders their definition may be regarded as [[bias]]ed and [[ideology|ideological]].  '''''The [[glossary]] makes note of many of these.'''''
A '''contested term''' is usually [[factionally defined]].  That is, a [[faction]] might agree internally on what it means, but to outsiders their definition may be regarded as [[bias]]ed and [[ideology|deological]].  '''''The [[glossary]] makes note of these.'''''


As a simple example, "the left" usually cares more about [[safety]] than [[closure]], and "the right" puts its priorities the other way around.  Thus they rarely or never agree on [[fairness]].  Also, "the left" usually sees [[evil]] as the result of a lot of [[ignorance]], especially by "the right".  But "the right" usually sees it as something intentional they can "punish".
As a simple example, "the left" usually cares more about [[safety]] than [[closure]], and "the right" puts its priorities the other way around.  Thus they rarely or never agree on [[fairness]].  Also, "the left" usually sees [[evil]] as the result of a lot of [[ignorance]], especially by "the right".  But "the right" usually sees it as something intentional they can "punish".


Almost any [[label]] is a contested term and thus requires a specific [[audit]].
Almost any [[label]] is a contested term and thus requires a specific [[audit]].
It is foolish in the extreme to attempt to define a contested term too early, or at all, if there is [[faction]] tension on it's meaning and what actions it must guide.  Failure to deal with this perfectly will lead to [[mindless forking]] or [[anti-leverage]], at best:
"Many activists doubt the importance of definitions and the understanding of basic concepts before calling for action.  They are intent on movement instead. But if you don't think through the meaning of what you stand for, you will end up doing the opposite of what you assume. Ill-defined ideas, even propelled by good will, can undercut common ground... by corrupting understanding from within." - [[w:John McMurtry|John McMurtry]]
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