Second Amendment

Definition of "Second Amendment"
  1. A component of the U.S. Bill of Rights that has been deemed by many to affirm the rights of individuals to own firearms, though this interpretation is often challenged
How to use "Second Amendment" in a sentence
  1. High gun violence statistics led to a nationwide debate about the interpretation of the Second Amendment.
  2. Gun control advocates often find themselves at odds with strong proponents of the Second Amendment.
  3. The regulation of firearms raises significant questions about the scope of the Second Amendment.

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