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Meinungsfreiheit

freedom of opinion

noun MYE-nungs-frye-hite Rare

Also means

freedom of expression

Usage Note

Meinungsfreiheit is the right to hold and express opinions freely, from Meinung (opinion) and Freiheit (freedom). It is feminine and singular. It is a Grundrecht in the German constitution, though limited by laws on defamation and incitement.

Examples

"Die Meinungsfreiheit gehört zu den wichtigsten Grundrechten."

Natural Translation

Freedom of opinion is one of the most important fundamental rights.

Literal Translation

The opinion-freedom belongs to the most-important fundamental-rights.

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