academic freedom

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academic freedom

Liberty to teach, pursue, and discuss knowledge without restriction or interference, as by school or public officials.

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academic freedom - the freedom of teachers and students to express their ideas in school without religious or political or institutional restrictions

freedom - the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

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