academic freedom

noun

: freedom to teach or to learn without interference (as by government officials)

Examples of academic freedom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For The Times) UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk’s statement to distance the university from a law school symposium on 9/11 has promoted growing faculty backlash over academic freedom. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

There were five campus incidents in which a professor or academic staff member faced backlash or punishment for speech protected by academic freedom or the First Amendment — three at Texas A&M and two at Texas Tech. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Some of the researchers cited concerns over academic freedom in the US as contributing to their decision. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Key parts of the bill (House Bill 7) restricting college-level academic freedom and diveristy training of private businesses were struck down in court. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined above