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free speech


free speech

noun

Definition of FREE SPEECH

:  speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; also :  the right to such speech <an unconstitutional restraint on free speech — National Law Journal>
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First Known Use of FREE SPEECH

1781

Rhymes with FREE SPEECH

beseech, forereach, free beach, impeach, Long Beach, outreach, unteach

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