right of expression
noun phraseUK /ˌraɪt əv ɪkˈspreʃən/
US /ˌraɪt əv ɪkˈspreʃən/
The freedom to say and share what you think.
The school teaches kids about the right of expression.
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2. The legal protection that lets people share ideas without fear of punishment.
The law protects the right of expression for all citizens.
3. The ability to show your feelings or ideas through art, music, or writing.
Painting gives her a right of expression she cannot find in words.
4. A principle in international agreements that people may hold and share opinions freely.
The treaty lists the right of expression as a basic freedom.