Freedom of assembly is the freedom to associate with, or organize any groups, gatherings, clubs, or organizations that one wishes. It is held to be a key right in liberal democracies, whereby citizens may form or join any political party, special interest group, or union without government restrictions. In legal systems without freedom of assembly, certain political parties or groups can be banned with harsh penalties for any members. Public protests against the government are usually banned as well.
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Noun 1. the right peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances; guaranteed by the 1st amendment to the US constitution (hypernym) civil right, civil rights (classification) law, jurisprudence