premise: a certain degree of freedom is <mask> among friends
hypothesis: the best context for <mask> here is Of or pertaining to compounds which are derivatives of hydrocarbons; pertaining to, or denoting, any one of a large series of carbon-containing compounds which are related to the carbon compounds produced by biological processes (such as methane, oils, fats, sugars, alcohols, ethers, proteins, etc.) and include many substances of artificial production which may or may not occur in animals or plants; but not Proper to be, or capable of being, allowed; permissible; admissible.