civil liberty
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civil liberty
A fundamental right guaranteed by the state that protects an individual's freedom from state interference. Examples include freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, or freedom of religion.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein hohes Freiheitsrecht in einer Demokratie.
Freedom of speech is an important civil liberty in a democracy.
The word is made up of 'Freiheit' (freedom) and 'Recht' (right), connected by an 's'. So it refers to a right that secures a person's freedom.
Die Versammlungsfreiheit ist ein wichtiges Freiheitsrecht.
Freedom of assembly is an important civil liberty.
'Freiheitsrechte' (civil liberties) is often used in the plural. Typical verbs in this context are 'Freiheitsrechte garantieren' (to guarantee civil liberties), 'einschränken' (to restrict), 'verteidigen' (to defend), or 'achten' (to respect).
Ein Staat muss die Freiheitsrechte seiner Bürger garantieren.
A state must guarantee the civil liberties of its citizens.
'Freiheitsrecht' (civil liberty) is a term from legal and political language. You mainly find it in discussions about constitutions, democracy, and human rights.
In der Verfassung sind die grundlegenden Freiheitsrechte verankert.
The fundamental civil liberties are enshrined in the constitution.
freedom
'die Freiheit' and 'das Freiheitsrecht' are closely related, but they are not the same. 'Freiheit' is the general state or right to act, speak, or think without improper restrictions. 'Freiheitsrecht' is a more precise legal term: it means a specific fundamental right that protects a person's freedom from state interference. The words can be confused because civil liberties protect forms of freedom. In everyday language, people usually say 'Freiheit'. In politics, law, or school, 'Freiheitsrecht' is more precise when referring to a guaranteed right.
Die Versammlungsfreiheit ist ein wichtiges Freiheitsrecht.
Freedom of assembly is an important civil liberty.
Für viele Menschen ist die Freiheit der eigenen Meinung sehr wichtig.
For many people, the freedom to express their own opinion is very important.