Civil Liberties Attorney
/ˈsɪvəl ˈlɪbərtiz əˈtɜːrni/
Definitions
- (n.) A lawyer specializing in defending and advocating for individuals' fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed by law, such as free speech, privacy, and equal protection.
The civil liberties attorney argued the case to protect citizens' rights under the Constitution.
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Commentary
Typically focused on cases involving constitutional guarantees and protections against governmental infringement.
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