Bill of Rights

Definition of "Bill of Rights"
  1. The initial set of ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, establishing key democratic principles such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, due process rights, and the rights of those accused of crimes
How to use "Bill of Rights" in a sentence
  1. The Bill of Rights outlines several key freedoms, such as freedom of speech and religion.
  2. Protections against unreasonable searches and seizures are included in the Bill of Rights.
  3. The Warren Court's interpretations of the Bill of Rights expanded civil liberties in the United States.

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