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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. en.m.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] . It is represented by a Lady or Wombman named Columbia. The concept of liberty can have different meanings depending on context.

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLIBERTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LIBERTY definition: 1. the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want: 2. to be allowed to do something: 3…. Learn more.

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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.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › liberty-human-rightsLiberty | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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   liberty, a state of freedom, especially as opposed to political subjection, imprisonment, or slavery. Its two most generally recognized divisions are political and civil liberty. Martin Luther King, Jr., during the March on Washington, D.C., in 1963.

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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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   LIBERTY meaning: 1 : the state or condition of people who are able to act and speak freely freedom; 2 : the power to do or choose what you want to

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishliberty noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of liberty noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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    LIBERTY definition: 1. the freedom to live, work, and travel as you want to: 2. to be allowed to do something: 3. to…. Learn more.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › libertyLiberty - definition of liberty by The Free Dictionary

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    Define liberty. liberty synonyms, liberty pronunciation, liberty translation, English dictionary definition of liberty. n. pl. lib·er·ties 1. The condition of being free from confinement, servitude, or forced labor. 2. a. The condition of being free from oppressive...