Free Movement
/ˈfriː ˈmuːvmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The right to move freely across borders within a jurisdiction, typically in the context of labor, goods, services, or capital in unions like the EU.
The treaty guarantees free movement of workers within member states.
Forms
- free movement
Commentary
Commonly used in EU law to describe the fundamental freedoms that facilitate integration and mobility; clarity depends on specifying the scope (persons, goods, services, or capital).
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