Freedom of Speech

Definition

A principle enshrined in First Amendment which allows individuals express their opinions without fear of governmental retaliation or censorship.

Related terms

Censorship: The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.

Slander: The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

Libel: A published false statement that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation.