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Definition liberty in British English

liberty noun

noun
/ˈlɪbə(r)ti/

▪ curtail, defend, destroy, erode, guarantee, infringe, lose, preserve, protect, restrict, threaten

1

the freedom to think or behave in the way that you want and not be controlled by a government or by other people

Example

their long struggle for liberty and independence

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1.1

a particular kind of freedom, especially one that you have a legal right to

Example

The use of surveillance cameras could infringe people's personal liberties.

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2

freedom from being kept in prison

Example

He was finally given his liberty at the age of 68.

Example

Two members of the gang are still at liberty.

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3

something that offends someone because you have not asked their permission

Example

It would be a bit of a liberty if one of my friends used my house while I was away.

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Definition liberty in British English