civil liberty

noun

Meaning

A basic right or freedom guaranteed to individuals by law, protecting them from arbitrary interference or oppression by the state.

Examples

The constitution was drafted specifically to protect every citizen's civil liberty.
Protesters marched through the city to defend their civil liberty to assemble peacefully.

Synonyms: freedom, right, human right, constitutional right

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civil liberty

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsɪvəl ˈlɪbərti

Definition

A basic right or freedom guaranteed to individuals by law, protecting them from arbitrary interference or oppression by the state.

Examples

The constitution was drafted specifically to protect every citizen's civil liberty.
Protesters marched through the city to defend their civil liberty to assemble peacefully.
Courts often intervene when a new policy threatens to infringe upon an established civil liberty.

Synonyms of civil liberty

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