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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

The operation's aim was to maintain the principle of freedom of speech - that people should be allowed to express their political views, so long as hate speech laws were not broken.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Perhaps most damaging for the regulator meant to oversee freedom of speech, the accusation of bias in the process was also upheld.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Last August, after the fine was issued, a new freedom of speech law covering England's universities came into force giving the regulator even stronger powers.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

But a small group known as the Hollywood Ten refused to answer questions, citing the First Amendment of the US Constitution, which grants citizens the freedom of speech and association.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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