Freedom Speech

Freedom of speech is the right to articulate one's opinions and ideas without fear of government retaliation or censorship. It is a fundamental human right recognized by international conventions such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is a cornerstone of democratic societies. In Hebrew, freedom of speech is translated as חירות הדיבור (ḥerut ha'dibur). The concept is also known as liberté d'expression in French, freiheit der meinung in German, and libertad de expresión in Spanish. Key contextual information includes the balance between freedom of speech and other rights, such as privacy and security, and the varying degrees of protection afforded by different legal systems. While some countries constitutionally guarantee absolute freedom of speech, others impose limitations to maintain public order and protect individual reputations.