Definitions

civil liberty

NOUN

fundamental individual rights

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil rights freedom freedom of religion freedom of speech

WEAK

Four Freedoms God-given right constitutional freedom constitutional rights freedom from fear freedom from want freedom of expression freedom of worship political liberty rights

Example Sentences

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents earlier this week, raising concerns among press freedom advocates and civil liberties groups about due process and enforcement tactics.

From Salon

He accumulated unprecedented power, restricted civil liberties and stepped up government surveillance on grumbling citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think one of the civil liberties of this country that’s most important is the government does not spy without, you know, warrants and good legal process on its own citizens,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

NGOs and civil society groups regularly condemn violations of civil liberties and threats against political opponents.

From Barron's

And, an overlapping circle of liberals and intellectuals who wanted to restore the 1906 constitution with free elections and civil liberties.

From The Wall Street Journal