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   Lib·er·ty

   /ˈlibərdē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views: "compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty" Similar independencefreedomautonomysovereigntyself governmentself ruleself determinationhome rulecivil libertiescivil rightshuman rightsrare:autarkyOpposite dependencesubjugation
   • ▪ the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved: "people who have lost property or liberty without due process"
   • ▪ a right or privilege, especially a statutory one: "the Bill of Rights was intended to secure basic civil liberties" Similar rightbirthrightopportunityfacilityprerogativeentitlementprivilegepermissionsanctionleaveconsentauthorizationauthoritylicenseclearanceblessingdispensationexemptionfacultycarte blancheOpposite constraint
   • ▪ the personification of liberty as a female figure: "the Statue of Liberty"
   • 2. the power or scope to act as one pleases: "individuals should enjoy the liberty to pursue their own interests and preferences" Similar freedomindependencefree reinfreenesslicenseself-determinationfree willlatitudeoptionchoicevolitionnoncompulsionnoncoercionnonconfinementleewaymarginscopeelbow roomOpposite constraint
   • ▪ a person's freedom from control by fate or necessity.
   • ▪ shore leave granted to a sailor.
   • 3. a presumptuous remark or action: informal "how did he know what she was thinking?—it was a liberty!"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French liberte, from Latin libertas, from liber ‘free’.

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   freedom from control, interference, obligation, restriction, hampering conditions, etc.; power or right of doing, thinking, speaking, etc., according to choice. freedom from captivity, confinement, or physical restraint: The prisoner soon regained his liberty. Synonyms: liberation.

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   Definitions of liberty. noun. freedom of choice. “ liberty of opinion” “ liberty of worship” “ liberty --perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases” “at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes” see more. noun. personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression. see more. noun.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of LIBERTY. 1. [noncount] : the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely : freedom. a nation that values liberty and democracy. soldiers willing to die in defense of liberty. 2. [noncount] : the power to do or choose what you want to.

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   liberty noun 1. Meaning & use. I. The state or condition of being free. I.1.a. c1384–. Theology. Freedom from the bondage or dominating influence of sin, spiritual servitude, worldly ties, etc. c1384. Forsoth where is the spirit of God, there is liberte [Latin libertas].

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   1. to make important and unreasonable changes to something, especially a book The movie takes considerable liberties with the novel that it is based on. 2. (old-fashioned) to be too friendly with someone, especially in a sexual way. See liberty in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: liberty.

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   Definition of liberty in English: liberty. Pronunciation: /ˈlɪbəti/ noun (plural liberties) [mass noun] 1 the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views: compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty. More example sentences Synonyms.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLIBERTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   to be allowed to do something: I'm not at liberty to discuss the matter at present. take the liberty of doing sth formal. to do something that will have an effect on someone else, without asking their permission: I took the liberty of booking theatre seats for us. See also. civil liberties.