Liberty (serial)
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noun


(1)   An act of undue intimacy
(2)   Immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
(3)   Freedom of choice
"Liberty of opinion"
"Liberty of worship"
"Liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"
"At liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes"
(4)   Personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression
(5)   Leave granted to a sailor or naval officer
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Etymology


< < < < ; see liberal.

Noun



  1. The condition of being free from control or restrictions.
    The army is here, your liberty is assured.
  2. The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.
    The prisoners gained their liberty from an underground tunnel.
  3. The condition of being free to act, believe or express oneself as one chooses.
    The prisoners were at liberty to speak freely with their lawyers.
  4. Freedom from excess government control.
  5. A short period when a sailor is allowed ashore.
    We're going on a three-day liberty as soon as we dock.
  6. A breach of social convention (often liberties).
    You needn't take such liberties.

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