liberty

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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.

2. 2noun

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

3. 3noun

   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.

4. 4noun

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

5. 5noun

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

6. 6noun

   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.

7. 7noun

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

8. 8noun

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

9. 9noun

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

10. 10noun

    Leave of absence; permission to go on shore.

11. 11noun

    an act of undue intimacy

    Synonyms

    familiarityimproprietyindecorum
12. 12noun

    immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

    Synonyms

    autonomy
13. 13noun

    freedom of choice

    "liberty of opinion"

    "liberty of worship"

14. 14noun

    personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression

15. 15noun

    leave granted to a sailor or naval officer