Definitions

1. noun

The state of being free from oppression or arbitrary action; the power of self-government

“The people fought for their liberty and independence from the oppressive regime.”

2. noun

A right or immunity granted or permitted, especially by law

“The Constitution guarantees the liberty of the press.”

3. noun

A state of being free from confinement, imprisonment, or restraint

“After serving her sentence, she was granted her liberty.”

4. noun

A state of being free from servitude, bondage, or forced labor

“The abolition of slavery brought about the liberty of millions of people.”

5. noun

Freedom from the effects of something, especially a disease

“The medicine helped bring her liberty from the symptoms of the flu.”

6. noun

A right or privilege, especially one granted by a sovereign or government

“The monarch granted the nobles their liberty to govern their lands as they saw fit.”

7. noun

A quality of being free-spirited, unencumbered, or uninhibited

“The artist’s liberty of expression was a hallmark of her work.”

8. noun

The right to engage in a particular activity or occupation

“The new law gave workers the liberty to unionize and negotiate better wages.”

9. adjective

Granting or permitting freedom from oppression or arbitrary action

“The new government was seen as a liberty-loving regime.”

10. adjective

Permitting freedom from confinement, imprisonment, or restraint

“The prison was a liberty cell, where inmates were given more freedom than in other parts of the facility.”

11. adjective

Allowing freedom from servitude, bondage, or forced labor

“The new policy was seen as a liberty-promoting initiative.”

12. verb

To grant or permit freedom from oppression or arbitrary action

“The king’s liberty was a key factor in the signing of the Magna Carta.”

13. verb

To free from confinement, imprisonment, or restraint

“The prisoner was finally liberated from her cell.”

14. verb

To free from servitude, bondage, or forced labor

“The abolition movement worked tirelessly to liberate slaves from their masters.”