noun
- the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views
- the power or scope to act as one pleases
- a right or privilege, especially a statutory one
Examples
- The Constitution guarantees liberty and justice for all citizens.
- After years of dictatorship, the people finally gained their liberty.
- You have the liberty to choose your own career path.
- The prisoner was granted liberty after serving his sentence.
- Religious liberty is protected by the First Amendment.
- She took the liberty of rearranging the furniture while we were away.
- Civil liberties include freedom of speech and assembly.