freedom of expression

noun phrase

: the right to express one's opinions freely

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Rap is all about the freedom of expression and that is why the culture is still so impactful around the world. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025 The suit claims that the district’s policies unfairly restrict the girls’ freedom of expression and deny them fair and equal access to athletic opportunities. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025 Justices expressed some doubt as to whether the law actually limits TikTok’s freedom of expression, given the option to divest. Makena Kelly, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025 Zuckerberg also revealed a series of other major changes to the company's moderation policies and practices, aimed at offering people more freedom of expression. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025 At the time, over half of high schoolers polled said that teachers shouldn’t use images of religion to illustrate freedom of expression in class. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2025 Everyone is entitled to fundamental human rights, such as freedom of assembly and freedom of expression. George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024 Wrestling is typically a part-time job for them and a chance to exercise their freedom of expression. Mark Lasota, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024 Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of strict new internet regulations that critics say further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country. Afp, Fortune Asia, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Freedom of expression.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freedom%20of%20expression. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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