abridge

Example Sentences

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Of course, the Constitution contemplates that democracy is the appropriate process for change, so long as that process does not abridge fundamental rights .

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2025

In other words, to the extent that selling shirts constitutes “speech,” denying Elster an exclusive right to do so does not abridge it.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2023

In televised remarks before the cabinet session, Netanyahu said it was "unthinkable" that the government would abridge the right to demonstrate or support any violence against protesters.

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2023

Some former agency officials took offense at the note, seeing it as an attempt to silence retired officers or abridge their First Amendment rights.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2021

If you’re going to abridge a book in the author’s own words, you can’t go around sticking your own in.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman