noun
free discussion; open debate
A formal or structured discussion where participants can speak freely, often used in political, academic, or organizational contexts.
会議では自由討議の時間が設けられた。
Time for free discussion was set aside at the meeting.
自由討議を通じて、新しいアイデアが生まれた。
New ideas emerged through open debate.
Compound of 自由 (freedom) and 討議 (discussion, debate). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term is a straightforward modern combination.