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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