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

Homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia, while Amnesty International has cited the country's "jailing of women's rights activists, suppression of free speech and rampant use of the death penalty".

From BBC

Rich Leib, outgoing chair of the UC Board of Regents, says encampments should be banned, but protests that follow campus rules are welcomed as free speech.

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

In a rambling video message posted Thursday morning, Jones called the takeover a “total attack on free speech”.

From BBC

Calling for that type of regulation would actually support free speech, destroy media monopolies and provide us with a fertile ground of vetted facts that could lead to cogent, meaningful discussion on issues of public debate.

From Salon