freedom of the city

== English == === Alternative forms === Freedom of the City === Noun === freedom of the city (uncountable) (historical) The rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities (their "citizens"), but not by outsiders, bondsmen, or others. Retail sales in London were restricted to those with the freedom of the city until the 1850s. An honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (UK) local councils, including those of rural counties. ==== Synonyms ==== (historical rights and privileges): citizenship, freemanship ==== Related terms ==== freedom box freedom ceremony freedom scroll freeman, honorary freeman ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== key to the city