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 liberty liberty /ˈlɪbɝˌtiː/

noun

  1. () Immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence  ( autonomy , liberty )
    immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
      The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and liberty.
    The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and liberty.
  2. () Freedom of choice  ( liberty )
    freedom of choice
     Liberty of opinion
    liberty of opinion
     Liberty of worship
    liberty of worship
     Liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases
    liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases
     At liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes
    at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes
  3. () Personal freedom from servitude, confinement or oppression  ( liberty )
    personal freedom from servitude, confinement or oppression
  4. An act of undue intimacy  ( familiarity , impropriety , indecorum , liberty )
    an act of undue intimacy
  5. Leave granted to a sailor or naval officer  ( liberty , shore leave )
    leave granted to a sailor or naval officer