FREEDOM OF SPEECH


Meaning of FREEDOM OF SPEECH in English

n [ U ]

the right to express any opinions in public. This right became part of American law under the First Amendment . If the opinions expressed are false or damage a person’s reputation, however, that person can take legal action under US law. In Britain, people are free to express most opinions, but it is against the law to express some ideas, e.g. ideas that aim to cause racial hatred.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.