freedom of association
The right to form societies, clubs, and other groups of people, and to meet with people individually, without interference by the government.
[Chapter:] American Politics
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Freedom of association
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Main Entry: freedom of association
: the right guaranteed esp. by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to join with others either in personal relationships or as part of agroup usually having a common viewpoint or purpose and often exercising the right to assemble and to free speech
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