English
Pronunciation
IPA|/�lɪb�rti/ (US)
audio|en-us-liberty.ogg|Audio (US)
Noun
en-noun|liberti|es
- The condition of being free from control or restrictions.
#: The army is here, your liberty is assured.
- The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.
#: The prisoners gained their liberty from an underground tunnel.
- 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.
- freedom|Freedom from excess government control.
- A short period when a sailor is allowed ashore.
#: We're going on a three-day liberty as soon as we dock.
- A breach of social convention (often liberties).
#: You needn't take such liberties.
Translations
trans-top|condition of being free
Crimean Tatar: azatlıq#Crimean Tatar|azatlıq
Hungarian: t+|hu|szabadság
trans-mid
Romanian: t-|ro|libertate|f
trans-bot
Derived terms
at liberty
take liberties
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