WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
ac′adem′ic free′dom,
- Educationfreedom of a teacher to discuss or investigate any controversial social, economic, or political problems without interference or penalty from officials, organized groups, etc.
- Educationfreedom of a student to explore any field or hold any belief without interference from the teacher.
- 1900–05, American.
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