free speech
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free speech
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh said the court was restoring broad free speech protections for parties and their candidates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
Advocates of free speech often find ourselves having to defend the indefensible, or at least the right to say it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
McAfee told me the directive was an attack on his right to free speech.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
“There’s a First Amendment,” said Clarida on Thursday, during a Pimco press briefing, speaking to the right of free speech and the Fed’s 12 regional presidents and seven governors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
The president of the union had made a statement on WGN about the case and the importance of supporting free speech and academic freedom.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
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