Freedom of speech
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech (pronunciation: /ˈfriːdəm ɒv spiːtʃ/) is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. The term "freedom of expression" is sometimes used synonymously but includes any act of seeking, receiving, and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used.
Etymology
The term "freedom of speech" is derived from the English words "freedom" (from Old English "frēodōm", meaning "power of self-determination, state of free will; emancipation from slavery, deliverance") and "speech" (from Old English "sprǣc", meaning "speech, talk, discourse; language").
Related Terms
- Censorship: The suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically unacceptable, or a threat to security.
- Freedom of Expression: The right to express one's ideas and opinions freely through speech, writing, and other forms of communication but without deliberately causing harm to others' character and/or reputation by false or misleading statements.
- Freedom of the Press: The right to circulate opinions in print without censorship by the government.
- Hate Speech: Speech that offends, threatens, or insults groups, based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or other traits.
- Defamation: The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Freedom of speech
- Wikipedia's article - Freedom of speech
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