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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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

For critics, however, the episode underscored deeper tensions between consumer convenience and civil liberties: when smart home tools are designed for safety, they can also create powerful new pathways for surveillance.

From Salon

For advocates and civil liberties groups, the decision to drop charges and open a probe underscores persistent concerns about accountability and the narrative control of law enforcement agencies.

From Salon

HRC President Kelley Robinson said, “This moment should serve as a wake-up call to every American who cares about civil liberties: when journalists can be detained for covering protests, none of us are safe.”

From Salon

Human rights and privacy campaigners have raised concerns, describing the announcement as "one of the most significant threats to civil liberties in the history of British policing".

From BBC