| 单词 | freedom of expression |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfreedom of expression freedom of expression n. (a) frankness or openness in the expression of one's thoughts, feelings, etc.; cf. sense 8a; (b) the right to express oneself without interference or censorship; cf. sense 4a. ΘΚΠ society > authority > lack of subjection > freedom or liberty > freedom of action or from restraint > [noun] > freedom of speech or expression franchise1567 freedom of speech1567 freedom of expression1650 free speech1765 free expression?1865 1650 B. Gerbier Art of Well Speaking 12 The Art of Eloquence, and of well speaking, require both Art and Nature together; as..a disposition in all the Organs, abundance of fluent conceptions,..freedome of expression, [etc.]. 1730 T. Lucas Distinctions amongst Protestants 33 Some choose to pray to God, and praise him in a stinted Form of Words, others with greater Liberty and Freedom of Expression. 1769 J. Potter Hist. Arthur O'Bradley viii. 112 Therefore, my dear Lady, make no Apology for your Freedom of Expression, it is the genuine Dictates of an honest Heart. 1850 G. J. Holyoake Hist. Last Trial for Atheism in Eng. 87 Socialism had always attached great importance to freedom of expression. 1874 Mass. Teacher Feb. 72 Give your pupils freedom of expression in the earliest stages of their studies. 1900 Times 26 Feb. 8/4 An immunity from Press criticism, which, if enforced by episcopal authority, must inevitably mean an absolute disintegration of lay Catholic opinion, and annihilation of its freedom of expression. 1986 New Scientist 20 Nov. 79/1 In this stimulating atmosphere, receptive to new ideas, your freedom of expression will be gladly indulged. 2009 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 15 Jan. 58/3 Since the Human Rights Act.., newspapers have been able to point to Article 10, which gives a measure of protection for freedom of expression. < as lemmas |
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