freedom of conscience

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The right of an individual to act upon their moral or ethical beliefs, especially the freedom to avoid something one is normally obliged, ordered or expected to do.

Equivalents

Françaisliberté de conscience

DeutschGewissensfreiheit

Italianolibertà di coscienza

3 more languages

Suomiomantunnonvapaus

Nederlandsgewetensvrijheid vrijheid van geweten

Svenskasamvetsfrihet

CEFR level

C1

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

freedom of contract freedom of establishment freedom of expression freedom of information freedom of movement freedom of navigation

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