From what history tells us and as the Linguistic Society of America recently pointed out, "attempts to impose a common language by force of law usually create divisiveness and disunity."

Samak stirred up hatred against the student demonstrators and intentionally disobeyed the Prime Minister's orders that he "stop creating divisiveness."

"But we want to make sure it doesn't create divisiveness."

In practice the authorities interpreted proselytizing as an illegal activity that creates divisiveness in society.

Yangon-based diplomats say an economic downturn would not necessarily create divisiveness in the army because the military controls much of Myanmar's wealth and would be the last to feel the pinch.

The two major political entities act in concert to create divisiveness among the population while keeping control of the political spectrum.

A3 A plan to speed unification elections in Germany to an earlier date is creating much divisiveness in both Bonn and East Berlin.

They didn't want to compete financially for Alex Rodriguez, so they concocted a story about how he would create divisiveness in the clubhouse, tarnishing his clean reputation.

Disagreements on this issue have been known to create divisiveness within families and local communities.

There's no upside to raising an issue in a way that creates only divisiveness.