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freedom of speech

NOUN
right to speak freely
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Novak, declared that the crowd was there to celebrate more than just freedom of speech — they were there for “literary glamour.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Mrs Justice Lieven said the OfS had "closed its mind" to anything that would lead to not finding failure to uphold freedom of speech and therefore fine the university.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"It's less to do with freedom of speech and more about habit," activist Yulia Grekova explains.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

According to the U.K.’s Public Order Act, which outlines how freedom of speech may be restricted, any speech that includes “threatening” or “abusive” words is likely to be censored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

There were no elections, no free press, no freedom of speech or religion.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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