The act of setting fire to an American flag as a form of protest or expression.
Related terms
Symbolic Speech: Nonverbal expressions, like burning a flag, that convey political messages protected by the First Amendment.
Freedom of Expression: A constitutional right that protects individuals' rights to express themselves, including through symbolic actions like flag burning.
Civil Disobedience: Deliberately breaking laws or rules as part of a nonviolent protest against perceived injustice.