freedom of speech

noun phrase

: the legal right to express one's opinions freely

Examples of freedom of speech in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The second floor also features a kid-friendly and interactive section on the basics of American democracy — the separation of powers, freedom of speech (including book bans), and voting rights. —A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

This collaboration championed another pressing issue, freedom of speech. —Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

Mitchell viewed that as the council attempting to silence him and infringe upon his right to freedom of speech. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026

According to Taylor, the judge presiding over Anthony’s case must walk a fine line between protecting the demonstrators’ freedom of speech and the defendant’s right to a fair trial. —Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026

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Legal Definition

freedom of speech

: the right to express information, ideas, and opinions free of government restrictions based on content and subject only to reasonable limitations (as the power of the government to avoid a clear and present danger) especially as guaranteed by the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution see also free speech compare censorship, prior restraint