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academic freedom
–noun
| 1. | freedom of a teacher to discuss or investigate any controversial social, economic, or political problems without interference or penalty from officials, organized groups, etc. |
| 2. | freedom of a student to explore any field or hold any belief without interference from the teacher. |
[Origin: 1900–05, Americanism
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academic freedom
To learn more about academic freedom visit Britannica.com
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| academic freedom
n. Liberty to teach, pursue, and discuss knowledge without restriction or interference, as by school or public officials. |
| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved. |
| academic freedom | |
noun | |
| the freedom of teachers and students to express their ideas in school without religious or political or institutional restrictions |
| WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University. |
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