Silence

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Coptic, 8th century, National Museum in Warsaw

Silence means no sound that can be heard. It can also mean no communication.

A moment of silence is a common way to remember tragedies.

The right to silence is a legal protection for people being interrogated by police in some countries.

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• Moment of silence
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