WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
free′dom of speech′, 
  1. Governmentthe right of people to express their opinions publicly without governmental interference, subject to the laws against libel, incitement to violence or rebellion, etc. Also called free speech. 
  • 1940–45

'freedom of speech' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
exercise - four freedoms - free speech - freedom - gag - liberty of speech - right

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