freedom of assembly

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freedom of assembly definition


The right to hold public meetings and form associations without interference by the government. Freedom of peaceful assembly is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution.

Note: Segregation has been described as a violation of freedom of assembly.
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Freedom of assembly is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
WordNet
freedom of assembly

noun
the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances; guaranteed by the First Amendment to the US Constitution 
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