Right to Assemble
/ˈraɪt tə əˈsɛmbəl/
Definitions
- (n.) The legally protected right of individuals to gather collectively for express purposes, typically to protest, demonstrate, or advocate.
Citizens exercised their right to assemble peacefully in the town square.
Forms
- right to assemble
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Commentary
The right to assemble is often linked with freedoms of speech and association; it's crucial to specify peaceful assembly to distinguish from unlawful gatherings.
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