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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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   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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   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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › libertyLiberty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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   Liberty is the freedom to live your life in the way that you want, without interference from other people or the authorities. ...the ideal of equality and the appreciation of liberty. American English : liberty / ˈlɪbərti /

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › libertyLiberty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   Liberty is a kind of freedom, whether it's freedom from tyranny, freedom from confinement, or simply the freedom of choice. The phrase "give me liberty or give me death" is attributed to Patrick Henry, whose 1775 speech persuaded the Virginia colony to raise troops to fight the British in the American Revolutionary War.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of liberty – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

8. 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].

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishliberty 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.

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › libertyLiberty Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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

11. 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.