free speech
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free speech
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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A federal judge and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver rejected the free speech claim.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The film star said he was asked by the UU representatives if he still believed in free speech, to which he replied: "Of course I do."
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“We don’t have free speech unless it applies to every single student group,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
He spoke passionately about free speech and freedom of expression.
From Salon • Mar. 20, 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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