freedom of the city

noun

nominal citizenship in a city, conferred as an honor upon important visitors.
(formerly) official citizenship in a city, conferred upon distinguished nonresidents.

Origin of freedom of the city

First recorded in 1765–75

Words nearby freedom of the city

freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of information act, freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the city, freedom of the press, freedom of the seas, freedom ride, freedom rider, freedom riders