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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’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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

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   Liberty is the freedom to live as you wish or go where you want, or the permission to do something. Learn more about the meaning, usage and history of liberty with Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     LIBERTY meaning: 1. the freedom to live as you wish or go...

   • Liberty: German Translation

     liberty translate: die Freiheit, die Freiheit, die...

   • Traditional

     LIBERTY translate: 自由, 自由, 不良行爲, 放肆，無禮，失禮. Learn more in the...

   • Znaczenie Liberty, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     LIBERTY definicja: 1. the freedom to live as you wish or go...

   • Liberty in Russian

     LIBERTY translate: свобода . Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Liberty: French Translation

     LIBERTY translate: liberté [feminine], liberté, liberté,...

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

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   Learn the meaning of liberty as the quality or state of being free, and see synonyms, examples, and word history. Explore related phrases, entries, and translations of liberty.

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5. 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.

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

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   Liberty is the freedom to live, act, or think without interference or control. It can also mean a right, privilege, or permission, or an unwarranted or impertinent action or attitude.

7. 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. The concept of liberty can have different meanings depending on context.

8. 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.

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

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   Liberty means the freedom to live, work, and travel as you want to. It can also mean to be allowed to do something or to do something without asking permission. See more meanings, translations, and usage examples of liberty.