freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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The teacher had shown his pupils caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression, angering some Muslim parents. Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 Paty had been conducting a Moral and Civic Education lesson mandated by the National Education Ministry, focused on freedom of expression. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 In both The Row’s and Lemaire’s case, there is not much distinction between the options for men and women, proving that the shift in freedom of expression has also influenced a more neutral silhouette that’s appealing for any body—or anybody. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 The clash between the Brazilian court and the iconoclastic billionaire has morphed into a high-stakes tussle testing the limits of both freedom of expression and corporate responsibility in South America’s largest country. Afp, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2024 But, equally, Ofcom is obliged by law to uphold freedom of expression and apply its rules fairly and lawfully. Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 Diversity, equal rights, freedom of expression, tolerance, understanding and acceptance are at the core of what the organization strives for. Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024 On one hand, students want freedom of expression and identity, and on the other hand, schools expect a level of modesty and conformity. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024 All these things influenced him — the idea of folk music and freedom of expression. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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