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academic freedom

academic freedom

 
pronunciation:
ae k de mihk fri dm
part of speech: noun
definition: in educational institutions, the freedom of a teacher to teach, of a student to learn, and of both to discuss and hold opinions, esp. about social, political, and moral issues, without arbitrary interference or reprisals by school or public officials, organized groups, or the like.