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freedom of the city
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freedom of the city (or borough)

Honour bestowed on distinguished people by a city or borough in the UK and other countries. Historically, those granted freedom of a city (called ‘freemen’) had the right of participating in the privileges of the city or borough.



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The king consented on the condition that they deliver to him the key to the city.
The Jack Russell terrier, who also played the role of Eddie on the TV show "Frasier," received an oversized key to the city of Canton when he returned to the scene of his big-screen debut.
On Friday, Valenti offered an upbeat perspective of the industry - despite a slow year - as he received a key to the city of Los Angeles for his efforts.
 
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