Second Amendment

American  

noun

1. an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, guaranteeing the right to keep and bear arms as necessary to maintain a state militia.

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Example Sentences

“The Second Amendment is an important civil right,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Now, to be clear, DOJ lawyers do not argue that nuclear weapons are currently protected by the Second Amendment.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

When host Jonathan Karl pushed back, citing the Second Amendment, Bessent said, “I’ve been to a protest. Guess what, I didn’t bring a gun, I brought a billboard.”

From Salon • Jan. 26, 2026

The Second Amendment to the US Constitution stipulates that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Plaintiffs include the NRA, Firearms Policy Coalition, and the Second Amendment Foundation, as well as some individuals and smaller businesses.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025