libertyofspeech
nounUK /ˈlɪbəti əv spiːtʃ/
US /ˈlɪbərti əv spiːtʃ/
The right to say what you think without being stopped by the government.
Liberty of speech lets people share their ideas openly.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The legal protection that allows people to criticize their leaders.
Liberty of speech protects reporters who question politicians.
3. The freedom to share opinions in public places or online.
Students used liberty of speech to organize a peaceful protest.
4. A principle that limits government control over what people say.
The constitution guarantees liberty of speech for every citizen.