free speech

noun

1. freedom of speech.

free speech

noun

1. the right to express one's opinions publicly

Word History and Origins

Origin of free speech¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

Another one was free speech, and another one he mentioned was no more foreign wars.

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Segal’s actions illustrate the challenges universities face in balancing free speech with the responsibilities of student engagement, especially when activism directly affects vulnerable populations.

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Dubal called the decision “a turning point in the fight to save free speech and research in the finest public school system in the world.”

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It’s designed to suppress free speech by labeling the opposition as “extremists” who are a threat to public safety and “the enemy within.”

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This is nothing short of an attempt to criminalize free speech and opposition.

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