idiom
freedom of speech
FREE-dum uv SPEECH
ˈfriːdəm əv spiːtʃListen
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freedomofspeech
Dictionary meaning
the right to express opinions, ideas, and information without government censorship or punishment; protected by the First Amendment in the United States and by international human rights instruments; subject to limitations in most legal systems regarding incitement to violence, defamation, and national security, but considered a cornerstone of democratic society and a precondition for other civil and political freedoms
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