freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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Democrats on the committee alleged that the Republicans were wielding antisemitism concerns to take broad aim at higher education and freedom of expression. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2025 The recurring pattern has reignited debate over freedom of expression and the CBFC’s broad powers under the Cinematograph Act. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025 This is great for people who might not have a lot of hair or have lost their hair, or just want freedom of expression. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 14 July 2025 Roth was the recipient of this year’s PEN/Benenson Courage Award that honors exceptional acts of courage in the exercise of freedom of expression. John T. Shaw, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025 Waving a foreign flag – or even destroying an American one – is legal under freedom of expression rights protected by the Constitution’s First Amendment. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 June 2025 Transnational repression silences dissent and chills freedom of expression. Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025 The current committee is led by the head of the Norwegian branch of PEN International, a group defending freedom of expression. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 9 July 2025 Advertisers could argue that such agreements reflected primarily freedom of expression and therefore entitled to First Amendment protection. Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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