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1. nominal citizenship in a city, conferred as an honor upon important visitors.2. (formerly) official citizenship in a city, conferred upon distinguished nonresidents.[1765-75]
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freedom of the city — In English law, this phrase signifies immunity from county jurisdiction, and the privilege of corporate taxation and self government held under a charter from the crown. This freedom is enjoyed of right, subject to the provision of the charter,… … Black's law dictionary
freedom of the city — In English law, this phrase signifies immunity from county jurisdiction, and the privilege of corporate taxation and self government held under a charter from the crown. This freedom is enjoyed of right, subject to the provision of the charter,… … Black's law dictionary
freedom of the city — 1. nominal citizenship in a city, conferred as an honor upon important visitors. 2. (formerly) official citizenship in a city, conferred upon distinguished nonresidents. [1765 75] … Useful english dictionary
freedom of the city — UK / US noun [uncountable] an honour that gives someone special rights in a particular city … English dictionary
the keys to the city — ➡ freedom of the city * * * … Universalium
