A clause in the Declaration of Independence which sets forth the freedom of citizens to pursue work of one’s choosing, the right to freedom against discrimination, freedom of contract and the ability to live one’s life as they wish with minimal government intrusion. As used In constitutional law, this right includes personal freedom, freedom of contract, exemption from oppression or invidious discrimination, the right to follow one’s individual preference in the choice of an occupation and the application of his energies, liberty of conscience, and the right to enjoy the domestic relations and the privileges of the family and the home.
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