freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

Examples of freedom of expression in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All these things influenced him — the idea of folk music and freedom of expression. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 Under the guise of protecting freedom of expression, complete lawless zones have flourished. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024 The row, which pitted freedom of expression against corporate responsibility, was closely watched worldwide. Ramon Sahmkow, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2024 Gaia is synonymous with freedom of expression, in music but not only. Billboard Italy, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024 The character’s refusal to censor himself infuriates the authorities, who want to suppress free speech, knowing that freedom of expression can only lead to freedom of thought, a potent danger for autocrats. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024 In 2009, when Ashwini was 21, LGBTQ+ activists achieved a significant victory when the Delhi High Court held that Section 377 violated the country’s constitution by depriving citizens of the rights to equal treatment under the law, to privacy, and to freedom of expression. Longreads, 10 Sep. 2024 Gao Zhen’s detention shows that freedom of expression in China has shrunk significantly compared to a decade ago, Gao Qiang said. Nectar Gan, CNN, 3 Sep. 2024 In Season 2 Footage Since 2000, 167 journalists have been killed in Mexico as a presumptive result of their work, according to Article 19, an independent and nonpartisan group that advocates for freedom of expression. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2024

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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