Designed to prevent, control, or suppress riots; relating to measures taken against rioting.
From anti- (against) + riot. Modern term that emerged in 20th century as riot control became a police and military concern.
Antiriot gear—shields, helmets, less-lethal weapons—is designed as 'non-lethal' crowd control, but its very presence and use often escalates tensions rather than preventing riots, which is a serious problem modern democracies face!
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