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Subversion

/səbˈvɜːʃən/noun / verb
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Subversion is the act of secretly undermining or overthrowing an established authority, system, or institution, often through covert means to achieve radical change. In today's world, it can also refer to subtle challenges to social norms or, in technology, a tool for version control in software development, adding layers of irony to its rebellious roots.

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