Narrenfreiheit

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A Narrenfreiheit (German for Fool's Freedom) - I.E The ability of a jester to talk freely for nothing he says seems to matter.

[edit] Origin of term

The term comes from German.

[edit] Use

The word is normally used in description of post-totalitarian societies. Its meaning is that freedom of speech in such societies does not immediately bring economical or political liberty.