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

Organizations and officials across the continent have vied to find a balance between respecting freedom of speech and protecting their democracies, including the Venice Biennale’s controversial decision to allow Russia to participate. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 July 2026

Telegram said in its statement supplied to The Associated Press on Thursday that it is committed to protecting user privacy and human rights such as freedom of speech and assembly. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

Shallal extolled the importance of freedom of speech, freedom of expression, international law, and international norms. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Flores Onofre said the group since has discussed different options for gatherings, but believe that the vigils outside the building are within their constitutional rights to freedom of speech, religion and assembly. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 July 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