civil libertarian
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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).
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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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