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Chicago principles

Chicago principles noun: a set of guiding principles intended to demonstrate a commitment to freedom of speech and freedom of expression on college campuses in the United States, and according to which even disagreeable and offensive ideas are eligible for discussion.

Noun

Chicago principles pl (plural only)

  1. (plural, plural-only) A set of guiding principles intended to demonstrate a commitment to freedom of speech and freedom of expression on college campuses in the United States, and according to which even disagreeable and offensive ideas are eligible for discussion.

Origin of Chicago principles

Initially adopted by the University of Chicago following a report issued in 2014.

Questions about Chicago principles

What does Chicago principles mean?
Chicago principles means a set of guiding principles intended to demonstrate a commitment to freedom of speech and freedom of expression on college campuses in the United States, and according to which even disagreeable and offensive ideas are eligible for discussion.
What part of speech is Chicago principles?
Chicago principles is a noun.

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