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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.

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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.

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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.

5. 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 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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 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].