According to Mill, "the people, consequently, may desire to oppress a part of their number; and precautions are as much needed against this, as against any other abuse of power; thus __________________________ is now generally included among the evils against which society requires to be on its guard."

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Mill is referring to the "tyranny of the majority," which is the danger that the majority will use their power to oppress a minority within society. This is why precautions are needed to prevent any abuse of power by the majority, just as there are precautions against abuse by those in authority.

According to Mill, "The People, Consequently, May Desire to Oppress