freedom of speech

noun phrase

: the legal right to express one's opinions freely

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The band’s spokesperson, Luis Alvarado, defended the band to the press outside of the courtroom, calling for the group’s right to freedom of speech. Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 May 2025 But should any actions warrant a ransom of $8 billion in return for your freedom, your freedom of speech, and educational freedom? Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025 Khalil's case has also raised serious concerns among advocates and students, raising questions about the right to protest, freedom of speech, political advocacy and immigration status. David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025 What to discuss Why, in a democracy, is freedom of speech an important right? Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for freedom of speech

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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
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