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   liberty

   /ˈlɪbəti/

   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" Similar independencefreedomautonomysovereigntyself governmentself ruleself determinationhome rulecivil libertiescivil rightshuman rightsrare:autarkyOpposite dependencesubjugation
   • ▪ the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved: "people who attacked phone boxes would lose their liberty"
   • ▪ a right or privilege, especially a statutory one: "the Bill of Rights was intended to secure basic civil liberties" Similar rightbirthrightopportunityfacilityprerogativeentitlementprivilegepermissionsanctionleaveconsentauthorizationauthoritylicenceclearanceblessingdispensationexemptionfacultycarte 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 preferences" Similar freedomindependencefree reinfreenesslicenceself-determinationfree willlatitudeoptionchoicevolitionnon-compulsionnon-coercionnon-confinementleewaymarginscopeelbow 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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIBERTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want: For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs. Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty (= released from prison).

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   The meaning of LIBERTY is the quality or state of being free. How to use liberty in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Liberty.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LibertyLiberty - Wikipedia

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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. [1] The concept of liberty can vary depending on perspective and context.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLIBERTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. freedom or release from slavery, imprisonment, captivity, or any other form of arbitrary control. 2. the sum of rights and exemptions possessed in common by the people of a community, state, etc. see also civil liberties, political liberty. 3. a particular right, franchise, or exemption from compulsion.

6. www.oed.com › dictionary › liberty_n1liberty, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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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].

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › libertyLIBERTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   freedom from captivity, confinement, or physical restraint: The prisoner soon regained his liberty. Synonyms: liberation. permission granted to a sailor, especially in the navy, to go ashore. freedom or right to frequent or use a place: The visitors were given the liberty of the city.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionliberty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   (formal) having the right or freedom to do something synonym free. You are at liberty to say what you like. I am not at liberty to discuss my client’s case. take liberties with somebody/something. to make important and unreasonable changes to something, especially a book.