freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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More people know about the limited rights afforded to women and LGBTQI people, about restrictions on freedom of expression. Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 May 2026 As media and society continued to evolve, some of these ideas—such as libel law revisions and expanded freedom of expression—gained ground through various means. Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 May 2026 The same principle applies to freedom of expression under Olympic neutrality rules. Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 Hungary’s new minister of culture, Zoltán Tarr, shares his vision for fostering freedom of expression in a liberated local art scene. Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 14 May 2026 The festival’s core mission is freedom of expression and creation. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026 Drag is a wonderful and versatile art form that offers joy and freedom of expression. Rachel Del Guidice, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 Yes, freedom of expression applies to hecklers, too. Editorial, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026 As dissidents are detained, journalists jailed, and freedom of expression extinguished, lawyers are often the last line of defense. Irwin Cotler, Time, 8 May 2026

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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