Political Speech
/ˈpɒlɪtɪkəl spiːʧ/
Definitions
- (n.) Expression or communication intended to influence governmental policy or public opinion, protected under free speech doctrines in constitutional law.
The candidate's political speech focused on economic reform.
- (n.) Communicative acts related to campaigning, advocacy, or public discourse regulated differently than commercial speech.
Political speech often receives greater protection than commercial speech under the First Amendment.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, political speech enjoys robust constitutional protection, often requiring strict scrutiny for regulation; drafters should distinguish it from other speech categories like commercial or obscenity.
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