freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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In 2023, France’s highest administrative court said the country’s soccer federation could impose a ban on headscarves in competitions even though the measure can limit freedom of expression. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 The latter report, however, points out that despite Uzbek political reforms, freedom of expression remains threatened in the region, per Amnesty International. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Moroccan filmmaker and producer Nabil Ayouch struck an even more urgent note, citing his concern about the state of democracies and the erosion of freedom of expression. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026 These beautiful, intrepid, witty and irrepressible young women and men are living witnesses to the destruction of the last vestiges of the dream of freedom of expression in Russia. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freedom of expression

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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