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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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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.

3. 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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   noun. the power of choosing, thinking, and acting for oneself; freedom from control or restriction. the right or privilege of access to a particular place; freedom. often plural a social action regarded as being familiar, forward, or improper. often plural an action that is unauthorized or unwarranted in the circumstances.

5. 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 have different meanings depending on context.

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

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   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.

7. 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.

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

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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

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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.

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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