A liberdade de escolha
Example: Cada pessoa tem a liberdade de escolha no que quer comer.
Definition
"A liberdade de escolha" refers to the freedom or right of an individual to make decisions independently, especially concerning their preferences or actions, such as deciding what to eat without external constraints or coercion.
Etymology
"A liberdade de escolha" is a Portuguese phrase combining "liberdade," meaning freedom or liberty, and "escolha," meaning choice. "Liberdade" derives from the Latin "libertas," and "escolha" comes from the verb "escolher," rooted in Latin "ex-colligere," meaning to gather out or select. Did you know? This phrase emphasizes the fundamental human value of autonomy in decision-making.
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