Comparative law notes
In Portuguese, "militante" does not have a negative connotation. In non-military contexts, it means someone who actively supports a cause.
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militante
substantivo
partial
militant
noun
Definitions of militant
a person who uses extreme methods, sometimes including force or violence, to support a particular cause
Pakistan's military says it has killed at least 910 suspected militants .