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.

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Meanings

nounChicago principles pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlyA 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

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

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APA

Chicago principles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chicago%20principles

MLA

“Chicago principles.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chicago%20principles. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Chicago principles,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Chicago%20principles.

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