lip. 1  Anatomy a. Either of two fleshy structures that surround the opening of the mouth in humans and other mammals. b. In humans, the smooth brownish to reddish border of the lip. 2  A structure or part that encircles or bounds an orifice, as: a. Anatomy A labium. b. The margin of flesh around a wound. c.
Civil liberties concern basic rights and freedoms that are guaranteed -- either explicitly identified in the Bill of Rights and the Constitution, or interpreted through the years by courts and lawmakers. Civil liberties include: 1  Freedom of speech. 2  The right to privacy. 3  The right to be free from unreasonable searches of your home. 4  The right to a fair court trial.
Key difference: Civil liberties are protections against government actions. Civil rights and liberties are the basic legal rights that each and every citizen possesses. Civil liberties are protections against government actions. These liberties are protective in nature; they protect a person from too much interference in their rights from the government. Civil rights, on the other hand, form a broader concept.