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free inquiry

[friː ɪnˈkwaɪəri]
nounpl: free inquiries
investigação livre
1. The unrestricted right to ask questions, investigate, and seek knowledge without censorship or governmental control
Free inquiry is essential to scientific progress and democratic societies.
A investigação livre é essencial para o progresso científico e as sociedades democráticas.
2. Academic or intellectual freedom to pursue research and explore ideas without interference
Universities should protect free inquiry among their faculty and students.
As universidades devem proteger a investigação livre entre seus professores e alunos.
Synonyms
freedom of inquiryintellectual freedomacademic freedomfreedom of investigation
Antonyms
censorshipsuppressionrestricted inquiryintellectual oppression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
investigação livre
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
investigação livre
Standard usage in Portuguese academic contexts
General
liberdade de investigação
Alternative phrase emphasizing the freedom aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

pursuit of truth
freedom of thought
open-minded inquiry
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