freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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Hong Kong was once known for its freedom of publication and freedom of expression. Kanis Leung, Fortune, 16 July 2026 In Harlem, these new arrivals also encountered swells of Black immigrants from French and British colonial powers, also arriving in search of economic opportunity as well as greater freedom of expression. Steven Johnson, Washington Post, 14 July 2026 Opposition parties and human rights organizations have accused Erdogan of undermining democracy and curbing freedom of expression. ABC News, 3 July 2026 Liberatum, founded in 2001, positions the honor as both a tribute to Rushdie’s literary legacy and a public statement on freedom of expression. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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