liberty
/ˈlɪbərti/
noun
- The freedom to live, think, and act as one chooses, without unnecessary control by others or the government.
- Many people fought for liberty during the revolution.
- The Constitution protects the liberty of its citizens.
- After years of imprisonment, he finally regained his liberty.
- The right or permission to do something; freedom from restriction.
- Students have the liberty to choose their own research topics.
- I took the liberty of ordering coffee for you.
- You are at liberty to leave whenever you want.
- An action or statement that is too bold or disrespectful, often in the phrase 'take liberties'.
- The journalist took liberties with the facts in her article.
- I don't mind jokes, but don't take liberties with my family.
- He took liberties with the original design, changing it completely.
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