Legal Definitions - effigy

An effigy is a figure or image that represents someone or something. It can be a crude representation of someone who is disliked. People sometimes hang, burn, or abuse effigies to show their disapproval or ridicule.

• During protests, people sometimes burn effigies of political leaders to show their anger and disapproval.
• In some cultures, effigies are used in religious ceremonies to represent gods or spirits.
• During Halloween, people often make effigies of witches, ghosts, and other spooky creatures to decorate their homes.

These examples illustrate how effigies can be used to represent different things and can be created for various purposes.