freedom of assembly
[/ˈfriːdəm əv əˈsembli/]
noun
liberdade de reunião
1. The fundamental right of individuals to gather together peacefully for common purposes, including protests, demonstrations, and meetings
Freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of democratic societies.
A liberdade de reunião é uma pedra angular das sociedades democráticas.
2. The constitutional or legal right to organize and participate in public gatherings without government restriction or interference
Citizens exercised their freedom of assembly by organizing a peaceful march.
Os cidadãos exerceram sua liberdade de reunião organizando uma marcha pacífica.
In Brazil, freedom of assembly (liberdade de reunião) is constitutionally protected under Article 5 of the 1988 Constitution and is fundamental to democratic expression. In the USA, this right is guaranteed by the First Amendment and has been central to major civil rights movements. Both nations consider this right essential, though its exercise may be subject to reasonable regulations regarding time, place, and manner.
Related Idioms & Phrases
right to peaceful assembly
freedom to gather and demonstrate
constitutional right to assemble
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