lib·er·ty ˈlibərdē/ noun noun: liberty 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on ones way of life, behavior, or political views. compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty synonyms: independence, freedom, autonomy, sovereignty, self-government, self-rule, self-determination; More civil liberties, human rights the fight for liberty antonyms: tyranny an instance of this; a right or privilege, especially a statutory one. plural noun: liberties the Bill of Rights was intended to secure basic civil liberties synonyms: right, birthright, prerogative, entitlement, privilege, permission, sanction, authorization, authority, license, power the liberty to go where you please antonyms: constraint the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. people who have lost property or liberty without due process the personification of liberty as a female figure. noun: Liberty 2. the power or scope to act as one pleases. individuals should enjoy the liberty to pursue their own interests and preferences synonyms: freedom, independence, free rein, license, self-determination, free will, latitude personal liberty
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