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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. 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.

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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   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.

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

8. 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.