Freedom of choice
Freedom of choice was one's right to choose one's actions. 

In the mid-23rd century, Doctor Roger Korby theorized that freedom of choice and freedom of movement produced the  Human spirit.  ()

In 2267, while trying to convince  to punish itself for controlling The Body, James T. Kirk informed the computer that by withholding their freedom of choice, and therefore creativity, the body would die. ()

In 2371, after Kira Nerys questioned why the Bajorans would hand an undeserving Kai Winn more power, especially after just being free of the brutal Cardassian Occupation, Odo observed that freedom of choice often led to those granted it choosing unwisely. ()

See also
Free will

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Social sciences