Definition of First amendment
the right in the US Bill of Rights that allows for freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition and speech
Examples of First amendment in a sentence
People still can’t yell “fire” in a crowded theater even though they have first amendment rights because their words might cause injury. 🔊
“I can say or even publish whatever I want because it is part of my first amendment rights,” the angry protester yelled. 🔊
Before 1791, people in the U.S. faced persecution for practicing their religion because the first amendment right of the U.S. Bill of Rights was not enacted yet. 🔊
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