Freedom of the ___ (First Amendment right) Crossword Clue

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Freedom of the ___ (First Amendment right) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a dense crowd of people
2. the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
(verb)
1. to be oppressive or burdensome
2. make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FREEDOM (noun)
1. immunity from an obligation or duty
2. the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
AMENDMENT (noun)
1. a statement that is added to or revises or improves a proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.)
2. the act of amending or correcting

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