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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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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word liberty, from freedom and rights to actions and violations. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of liberty.

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   Liberty is the power of choosing, thinking, and acting for oneself; freedom from control or restriction. It can also refer to a town in Missouri or a female figure personifying freedom. See synonyms, idioms, and example sentences.

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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 vary depending on perspective and context.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › liberty-human-rightsLiberty | Definition & Examples | Britannica

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   Sep 6, 2024 · The concept of liberty as a body of specific rights found in English and U.S. constitutional law contrasts with the abstract or general liberty enunciated during the French Revolution and in the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of liberty – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge 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.

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

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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.