freedom of the city
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freedom of the city¹
noun Freedom of the City
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The rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities (their "citizens"), but not by outsiders, bondsmen, or others.
Retail sales in London were restricted to those with the freedom of the city until the 1850s.
Similar: citizenship, freemanship
- An honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (UK) local councils, including those of rural counties. No, your freedom of the city doesn't allow you to ignore traffic fines or drive sheep through rush-hour traffic.
Freedom of the City²
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of freedom of the city as a modern honor bestowed by a city or British council
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noun rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities
| 日本語 | 名誉市民権 meiyo shimin-ken |
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| Deutsch | Stadtbürgerrecht |
noun honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (Britain) local councils
| Deutsch | Ehrenbürgerschaft |
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