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free choice

[/friː tʃɔɪs/]
nounpl: free choices
livre escolha
1. The right or ability to choose without external pressure, restriction, or coercion
In a democracy, citizens have the free choice to vote for any candidate they prefer.
Em uma democracia, os cidadãos têm a livre escolha de votar em qualquer candidato que preferirem.
2. An unrestricted option or decision made voluntarily
It was entirely her free choice to leave the company and start her own business.
Foi inteiramente sua livre escolha sair da empresa e começar seu próprio negócio.
Synonyms
freedom of choicevoluntary choiceunrestricted choicelibertyautonomy
Antonyms
coercionforced choiceconstraintcompulsionobligation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
livre escolha
Standard usage, commonly used in legal and political contexts
São Paulo
livre escolha
Standard usage with emphasis on personal autonomy
Portugal
livre escolha
Standard usage, also seen as 'liberdade de escolha'
General Brazilian
escolha livre
Alternative word order, slightly less formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

freedom of choice
the right to choose
at one's own discretion
it's your call
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