Academic Freedom
/əˈkædəmɪk ˈfriːdəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle protecting scholars and educators to teach, research, and publish without undue interference or restriction from law, institutional policy, or external pressure.
Academic freedom allows professors to explore controversial ideas without fear of institutional retaliation.
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Commentary
Academic freedom is often balanced against institutional policies and legal constraints, making precise contractual or policy language critical in higher education settings.
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