Civil Disobedience can be defined as “a symbolic, non-violent violation of the law, done deliberately in protest against some form of perceived injustice.” Therefore it is illegal, but not reduced to just dissent, protest, or disobedience of the law in general. What differentiates it from these is the intent, non-violent mode of protest, as well as the expectation of legal punishment/consequences. The purpose is to draw attention to the law which may be unjust and have it gain greater visibility in the light of peaceful submission.