first amendment
[/fɜːrst əˈmɛndmənt/]
noun
Primeira Emenda
1. The first of ten amendments to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1791, which protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
The First Amendment guarantees Americans the right to free speech and freedom of the press.
A Primeira Emenda garante aos americanos o direito à liberdade de expressão e liberdade de imprensa.
2. The constitutional protection that prevents Congress from making laws that restrict fundamental freedoms
Court cases often invoke the First Amendment to challenge censorship laws.
Casos judiciais frequentemente invocam a Primeira Emenda para contestar leis de censura.
The First Amendment is a cornerstone of American constitutional law and is frequently referenced in public discourse, legal debates, and educational settings. In Brazil, discussions of free speech protections often reference this amendment as a model, though Brazil's own constitution (1988) contains similar protections. Understanding the First Amendment is essential for discussions about press freedom, political discourse, and civil liberties in the United States.
Related Idioms & Phrases
protected by the First Amendment
First Amendment rights
First Amendment violation
invoke the First Amendment
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