HyperDic: first_amendment

English > 1 sense of the expression First Amendment:
NOUNcommunicationFirst Amendmentan amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression / expression
English > First Amendment: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningAn amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression / expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech.
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Instance ofamendmentA statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
Part ofBill of RightsA statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution)

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