freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

Examples of freedom of expression in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The professors argued that the DEI layoffs were discriminatory and violated the employees’ right to freedom of expression. Char Adams, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024 In addition to his performance, Killer Mike will appear as a speaker at the conference, addressing the need for freedom of expression. Spin Staff, SPIN, 16 Apr. 2024 School of Communication issues like freedom of expression, the right to privacy for public figures, and the legal limits of using artificial intelligence to alter images are also on the course agenda. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, our freedom of expression was not protected and the supervision department did a lot to delete negative news, critical comments, and so on. Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024 More broadly, the decisions raise the question of whether institutions should be the arbiters of taste, and to what extent freedom of expression is being limited. Colleen Barry, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2024 In court papers relating to the countersuit, Effiong argued that his client’s arrest was also a breach of her constitutional right to freedom of expression. Nimi Princewill, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024 At the same time, the novel is also under threat, as the forces of anti-intellectualism and authoritarianism seek to ban books and curtail freedom of expression. The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2024 Legal aid groups are securing protest permits, but still see a chilling effect Legal aid groups say after the Oct. 7 attack, Israel waged an unprecedented crackdown on freedom of expression and assembly — for everyone, including Jewish Israelis, but especially for Palestinian citizens. Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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