intellectual freedom

phrase

: freedom that allows people to think about or study what they want
the library's commitment to intellectual freedom

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“Intellectual freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intellectual%20freedom. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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