right to assemble

[/raɪt tu əˈsɛmbəl/]
nounpl: rights to assemble
direito de reunião
1. A fundamental constitutional or human right that allows citizens to gather peacefully in groups for protest, demonstration, or collective expression without government interference
The right to assemble is protected by the First Amendment in the United States.
O direito de reunião é protegido pela Constituição Federal Brasileira.
2. The legal protection allowing people to congregate in public spaces to express grievances or support for a cause
Citizens exercised their right to assemble during the peaceful protest downtown.
Os cidadãos exerceram seu direito de reunião durante o protesto pacífico no centro da cidade.
The right to assemble is a cornerstone of democratic societies in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is protected by Article 5 of the Federal Constitution. In the USA, it is guaranteed by the First Amendment. Both countries have experienced significant historical moments where this right was central to social and political movements, including labor movements, civil rights demonstrations, and contemporary protests. The term is often invoked in legal and political discourse when discussing public demonstrations and citizen participation in democracy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
freedom of assemblyright of assemblyfreedom to gatherright to protest
Antonyms / Antônimos
restriction on assemblyprohibition of gatheringban on congregation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
direito de reunião
Standard constitutional term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
direito de reunião
Same as general usage; frequently exercised in public spaces
São Paulo
direito de reunião
Same as general usage; commonly referenced in urban protests
Portugal
direito de reunião
Same term used; protected in Portuguese Constitution

Related Words

freedom of speechfreedom of expressioncivil libertiesconstitutional rightspeaceful protestdemonstration

Related Idioms & Phrases

exercise one's right to assemble
protection of the right to assemble
violation of the right to assemble
peaceful assembly
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