freedom of association

Cultural  

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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Example Sentences

The last World Cup, Bertoli notes, was held in Qatar, an energy-rich constitutional monarchy where freedom of association and expression is heavily restricted and thousands of migrant workers are held in conditions that have been likened to slavery or servitude.

From Los Angeles Times

That is fundamentally the freedom of association.

From Barron's

Such instances have led to allegations of racism but Soo-bin, 27, who was at the protests, disagreed: "We value democratic freedom and the free market economy. We want a Republic of Korea where all freedom - freedom of association, assembly, religion, expression - are protected. That is why we stand here."

From BBC

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

From BBC

Business Secretary Peter Kyle said marchers were demonstrating freedom of association and freedom of speech, after up to 150,000 joined a "Unite the Kingdom" rally, organised by Robinson and about 5,000 took part in a counter-protest, co-ordinated by Stand Up To Racism.

From BBC