Civil-libertarian (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or showing active concern for protection of civil liberties protected by law.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's civil-libertarian views were reflected in her opposition to the proposed surveillance laws.
- He was a strong advocate for civil rights and held civil-libertarian principles that guided his decisions as a judge.
- The organization has a long history of taking a civil-libertarian stance on issues such as freedom of speech and right to privacy.
- Her civil-libertarian approach to governance was praised by her constituents who valued individual freedom above all else.
- The professor of constitutional law was known for his civil-libertarian interpretations of the Bill of Rights.