RIGHT OF ASSEMBLY

right of assembly.The constitutional right — guaranteed by the First Amendment — of the

people to gather peacefully for public expression of religion, politics, or grievances. — Also

termed freedom of assembly; right to assemble. Cf. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION; unlawful

assembly under ASSEMBLY. [Cases: Constitutional Law 91. C.J.S. Constitutional Law §§

461–462, 466, 612–629.] [Blacks Law 8th]