First Amendment Rights
/ˈfɜːrst əˈmɛndmənt raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal protections guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, including freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
The protestors exercised their First Amendment rights by organizing a peaceful demonstration.
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- first amendment rights
- first amendment right
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Commentary
The term encompasses multiple freedoms under a single amendment; usage often focuses on specific rights within the amendment depending on context.
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