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an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech

an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights, prohibiting Congress from interfering with freedom of religion, speech, assembly, or petition.

the ˌFirst Aˈmendment 7 [First Amendment] noun singular

the statement in the US Constitution that protects freedom of speech and religion and the right to meet in peaceful groups

The First Amendment forms part of the Bill of Rights. It is often used by journalists to protect their sources and by the Supreme Court to explain why it cannot restrict offensive communications.