freedom of speech

noun
🔊/ˌfriːdəm əv ˈspiːtʃ/
🔊/ˌfriːdəm əv ˈspiːtʃ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the right to express any opinions in public
    • the right of/to freedom of speech言论自由的权利
    CultureThis right became part of American law under the First Amendment. If the opinions expressed are false or damage a person's reputation, however, that person can take legal action under US law. In Britain, people are free to express most opinions, but it is against the law to express some ideas, for example, ideas that aim to cause hate between different races of people.