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freedom of association

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  1. The right to form societies, clubs, and other groups of people, and to meet with people individually, without interference by the government.


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Earlier, Business Secretary Peter Kyle said marchers were "demonstrating freedom of association and freedom of speech".

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

Freedom of the press, free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of thought, and other Constitutionally protected rights and liberties will be restricted.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

“Freedom of expression and freedom of association are critical to an open society,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters in Washington.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

“Today’s action highlights the United States’ focus in ensuring workers in all sectors have freedom of association and collective bargaining rights.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

I did not desire to be counted among "fashionables," but I did aspire to much greater freedom of association than was allowed me.

From Reminiscences, 1819-1899 by Howe, Julia Ward

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