freedom of the city

短语

[法] 城市自治, 荣誉市民权

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The rights and privileges enjoyed by the freemen of medieval cities (their "citizens"), but not by outsiders, bondsmen, or others.

    历史 不可数

    Retail sales in London were restricted to those with the freedom of the city until the 1850s.

  2. 2.

    An honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and (UK) local councils, including those of rural counties.

    不可数

    No, your freedom of the city doesn't allow you to ignore traffic fines or drive sheep through rush-hour traffic.