bill of rights

Noun
  1. A statement of fundamental rights and privileges (especially the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution) (synset 106740507)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    domain region: america, the states, u.s., u.s.a., united states, united states of america, us, usa - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    is a type of: statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
    has:
    • first amendment - an amendment to the Constitution of the United States guaranteeing the right of free expression; includes freedom of assembly and freedom of the press and freedom of religion and freedom of speech
    • fifth amendment - an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that imposes restrictions on the government's prosecution of persons accused of crimes; mandates due process of law and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy; requires just compensation if private property is taken for public use
    is a part of: constitution, constitution of the united states, u.s. constitution, united states constitution, us constitution - the constitution written at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 and subsequently ratified by the original thirteen states

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