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liberty

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1. liberty - Noun

2. Liberty - Proper noun

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The state of a free person; exemption from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership of the person or services; freedom; -- opposed to slavery, serfdom, bondage, or subjection.

Freedom from imprisonment, bonds, or other restraint upon locomotion.

A privilege conferred by a superior power; permission granted; leave; as, liberty given to a child to play, or to a witness to leave a court, and the like.

Privilege; exemption; franchise; immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant; as, the liberties of the commercial cities of Europe.

The place within which certain immunities are enjoyed, or jurisdiction is exercised.

A certain amount of freedom; permission to go freely within certain limits; also, the place or limits within which such freedom is exercised; as, the liberties of a prison.

A privilege or license in violation of the laws of etiquette or propriety; as, to permit, or take, a liberty.

The power of choice; freedom from necessity; freedom from compulsion or constraint in willing.

A curve or arch in a bit to afford room for the tongue of the horse.

Leave of absence; permission to go on shore.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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liberty of opinion Source: Internet

liberty of worship Source: Internet

liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases Source: Internet

at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes Source: Internet

13. We pray your grace to take all liberty of leet your own hands whereby all men may quietly enjoy their commons with all profits. Source: Internet

According to the judge, allowing Polanski to be returned to American law enforcement would be an “obviously unlawful” act, depriving the filmmaker of his freedom and civil liberty. Source: Internet

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