A liberdade de escolha
Example: A liberdade de escolha é importante para todos nós.
Definition
"A liberdade de escolha" refers to the philosophical concept of having the power and autonomy to make decisions independently, without external coercion or restriction. It emphasizes the importance of individual agency in determining one’s actions and life path.
Etymology
The phrase "a liberdade de escolha" comes from Portuguese, where "liberdade" means freedom or liberty, derived from Latin 'libertas', and "escolha" means choice, from Latin 'excolere' meaning to select or pick out. Together, they highlight the idea of freedom specifically tied to making personal decisions.
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