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freedom of speech

NOUN
right to speak freely
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Cuban exiles have demanded multiparty elections, freedom of speech, the release of political prisoners and other reforms.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

De Londras believes there is a fundamental mismatch between how the US and UK frames freedom of speech.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

However, the previous UK government triggered a swift resale given concern about the potential impact on freedom of speech owing to Abu Dhabi's press censorship record.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Only one included protections for freedom of speech.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

For democracy to work, Eisenhower realized that one of the most important civil liberties was the freedom of speech.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti