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free speech

American  

free speech British  

noun

  1. the right to express one's opinions publicly

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of free speech

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

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The law has been challenged in the Supreme Court by petitioners who argue it violates the rights to information and free speech and could be misused for surveillance.

From BBC

The looser controls on Grok, and Musk’s absolutist stance on free speech, have made it a more attractive choice to the Pentagon.

From The Wall Street Journal

He met with Joe Rittenhouse, a senior adviser for the department’s Consular Affairs bureau, who called Robinson a “free speech warrior” in a post on X about the meeting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Robinson was hosted by a senior US official Joe Rittenhouse, who said in an X post he was "honored to have free speech warrior" Robinson at the State Department.

From BBC

But another dimension of his legacy is worth noting: his commitment to free speech.

From The Wall Street Journal