freedom of the city

Noun

 * 1)  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.
 * 1) An honor bestowed by certain cities, towns, and  local councils, including those of rural counties.
 * No, your freedom of the city doesn't allow you to ignore traffic fines or drive sheep through rush-hour traffic.

Translations

 * German: Stadtbürgerrecht
 * Japanese: 名誉市民権


 * German: