Aclu

Pronunciation: /eɪ.si.el.juː/

Definitions of aclu

noun The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a nonprofit organization devoted to defending and preserving the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Example Sentences

A1 The ACLU is a nonprofit organization that works to defend civil liberties.

A2 The ACLU provides legal assistance to individuals whose rights have been violated.

B1 The ACLU has been involved in many landmark cases that have shaped civil rights laws in the United States.

B2 The ACLU often challenges government policies that infringe on individual freedoms.

C1 The ACLU's work in protecting civil liberties has had a lasting impact on American society.

C2 The ACLU's advocacy efforts have influenced public policy and legal decisions at the highest levels.

Examples of aclu in a Sentence

formal The ACLU is known for defending civil liberties and fighting for constitutional rights.

informal I heard that the ACLU is taking on a big case against the government.

slang The ACLU is always out here fighting the good fight.

figurative The ACLU is like a guardian angel for those whose rights are being violated.

Grammatical Forms of aclu

• past tense: aclud
• plural: aclus
• comparative: more aclu
• superlative: most aclu
• present tense: aclues
• future tense: will aclu
• perfect tense: have aclued
• continuous tense: is acluing
• singular: aclu
• positive degree: aclu
• infinitive: to aclu
• gerund: acluing
• participle: aclued

Origin and Evolution of aclu

First Known Use: 1920 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'ACLU' is an acronym for the American Civil Liberties Union, which was founded in 1920.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as an abbreviation for the organization's name, 'ACLU' has become a widely recognized acronym in the field of civil rights and advocacy for individual liberties.