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freedom of the city
noun
- nominal citizenship in a city, conferred as an honor upon important visitors.
- (formerly) official citizenship in a city, conferred upon distinguished nonresidents.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of freedom of the city1
First recorded in 1765–75
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