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civil liberty
noun
- the freedom of a citizen to exercise customary rights, as of speech or assembly, without unwarranted or arbitrary interference by the government.
- such a right as guaranteed by the laws of a country, as in the U.S. by the Bill of Rights.
civil liberty
noun
- the right of an individual to certain freedoms of speech and action
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of civil liberty1
Example Sentences
El Salvador has experienced democratic backsliding under Bukele, as he has dismantled democratic institutions, curtailed political and civil liberties, and attacked independent media and the political opposition.
From the start, the U.S. government’s behavior in this case has been a conscience-shocking breach of both laws and norms that once stood as a firewall to safeguard all of our civil liberties.
Networks should cover the onslaught of Gonzo Governance, the way they cover weather: Daily, graphically showing stormy patterns and attacks on institutions and civil liberties.
Legal experts say the authority claimed by Rubio, left unchallenged, would constitute a major erosion of civil liberties in the United States.
Bur critics of such forms of ID have raised concerns about privacy, civil liberties and the collection of data by the state.
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