free-speech laws
nounUK /ˌfriː ˈspiːtʃ lɔːz/
US /ˌfri ˈspitʃ lɔz/
Laws that let people say and share their ideas openly.
Free-speech laws protect people who want to share their opinions.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Rules that limit what the government can do to stop people from speaking.
Free-speech laws stop the government from silencing peaceful protesters.
3. Legal protections for sharing information and ideas in public.
Journalists rely on free-speech laws to report the news.
4. Laws that set limits on speech, such as rules against threats or lies.
Free-speech laws still forbid shouting threats at people.