free speech

noun

1. freedom of speech.

free speech

noun

1. the right to express one's opinions publicly

Word History and Origins

Origin of free speech¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

Shadow home secretary Chris Philp, the policing minister in the previous government, said the police guidance on dealing with hate speech should be updated to ensure officers were not "policing thought" or "free speech".

From BBC

The planning, they acknowledge, responds to a hypothetical worst case in which a second Trump presidency ushers in systematic suppression of free speech and criminalization of dissent.

From Salon

The Home Office has already been looking into how forces review non-crime hate incidents in balance with the right to free speech.

From BBC

According to the lawsuit, the law runs afoul of free speech protections in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The Johnson Amendment has long been a topic of debate, with some religious broadcasters and other church-affiliated groups arguing that it infringes on their free speech rights.

From Los Angeles Times