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[debacle]

Is the proper term for this sort of protest "malicious obedience?"

[klodolph → debacle]

"Malicious obedience" means following orders when you know the result will be disaster. So, sure.

[srbloom → klodolph]

http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/79793/phrase-for-...

[innguest → klodolph]

It may also be called "work to rule", I think.

[zellyn → debacle]

See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work-to-rule

[Djehngo → debacle]

I have heard it referred to as "Malicious compliance" but I haven't witnessed the concept referenced enough that I would expect a universal term for it.