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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 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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   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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   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.

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.

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

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   noun. /ˈlɪbəti/ /ˈlɪbərti/ (plural liberties) Idioms. [uncountable] freedom to live as you choose without too many limits from government or authority. the fight for justice and liberty. The concept of individual liberty is enshrined in the constitution. Wordfinder. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

8. 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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   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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    /ˈlɪbəti/ /ˈlɪbərti/ an independent organization formed in 1934 to protect the legal rights of British citizens and to argue for greater freedom and equality under the existing law. It has fought campaigns to defend the rights of women, LGBT people and people in prison.

11. 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