The power or right to express one's opinions without censorship, restraint, or legal penalty.
unjustified restrictions on freedom of expression
Example sentencesExamples
- Last year, the European Court of Human Rights deemed the punishment handed down to the abuser as being disproportionate and a violation of freedom of expression.
- The International Federation of Journalists is supporting plans to hold a national conference aimed at promoting the protection of journalists and freedom of expression.
- Emergency legislation severely restricts the rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly.
- Many columnists are expressing concern about the censorship of unpopular views, and what that might mean for freedom of expression.
- Kathryn said that for some of her friends the cartoons represent freedom of expression and they believe artists should not be restricted.