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.
fundamental right
Grundrecht is the general term for a fundamental right protected under constitutional law against the state. Freiheitsrecht is more specific: it is a fundamental right that protects individual freedom from state interference. With freedoms such as freedom of expression, both terms are therefore possible.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein Freiheitsrecht, das vor staatlichen Eingriffen schützt.
Freedom of expression is a civil liberty that protects people from state interference.
Die Meinungsfreiheit ist ein in der Verfassung verankertes Grundrecht.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right anchored in the constitution.
