UK（授予（某人）在（某城市）的特权
to honour someone by giving them special rights in a particular city
The pensioner will be given the freedom of Chester today at the age of 93.
In 1910, Hardy was given the freedom of the borough.
The cricketer was later given the freedom of Cheltenham.
The former President was even given the freedom of the city.
All three men are to be given the freedom of Belfast.
See also: freedom