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Liberty is the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views. The concept of liberty can have different meanings depending on context.
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. They gave him the liberty to handle the problem himself.
noun. , plural lib·er·ties. freedom from arbitrary or despotic government or control. freedom from external or foreign rule; independence. freedom from control, interference, obligation, restriction, hampering conditions, etc.; power or right of doing, thinking, speaking, etc., according to choice.
Add to word list. B2 [ U ] formal. the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want: For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practice their religious or political beliefs. Hundreds of political prisoners will be given their liberty (= released from prison).
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].
noun [ C, U ] uk / ˈlɪbəti / us. Add to word list. B2. the freedom to live, work, and travel as you want to: Many would willingly fight to preserve their liberty. be at liberty to do sth formal. to be allowed to do something: I'm not at liberty to discuss the matter at present. take the liberty of doing sth formal.
Apr 19, 2024 · Statue of Liberty, colossal statue on Liberty Island in the Upper New York Bay, U.S., commemorating the friendship of the peoples of the United States and France.
