civil libertarian

n.

One who is actively concerned with the protection of the fundamental rights guaranteed to the individual by law: “Civil libertarians tend to assume such tests must be an illegal invasion of privacy” (Larry Martz).

IN BRIEF: adj. - Having or showing concern for human rights and freedoms under law.

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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: having or showing active concern for protection of civil liberties protected by law

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