propaganda by the deed

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Calque of French propagande par le fait, from propagande (propaganda) and fait (deed, act, action); a phrasal usage originating among 19th century insurrectionary anarchist communists.

Noun[edit]

propaganda by the deed (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of propaganda of the deed