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| anarchism |
a theory that advocates the abolition of all forms of government as a necessary step towards achieving political and social liberty. [1/2 definitions] |
| Commonwealthmen |
group of British thinkers and reformers whose ideas of republicanism, civic virtue, and liberty had an influence on the leaders of the American Revolution. |
| enslaved |
deprived of liberty and considered the property of another; being in a state of slavery. |
| freedom |
liberty from imprisonment or enslavement. [2/9 definitions] |
| inalienable rights |
fundamental rights that cannot be removed, surrendered, or transferred to another person. The Declaration of Independence identifies "life, liberty, and the pursuit of independence" as inalienable rights. |
| liberal |
one who adheres to a progressive political philosophy, which favors government promotion of social change and the primacy of individual liberty. (Cf. conservative.) [1/8 definitions] |
| libertarian |
one who espouses liberty of thought and action as the primary value. [1/3 definitions] |
| natural rights |
basic rights, such as life and liberty, that are considered inherent rights of all human beings. |
| play |
liberty for unhindered action or thought. [1/22 definitions] |
| restrain |
to take away the freedom or liberty of. [1/3 definitions] |
| restraint |
a condition of being confined or deprived of liberty. [1/4 definitions] |
| shore leave |
permission granted to a ship's crew for onshore recreation, or the actual time spent ashore; liberty. |
| Statue of Liberty |
a huge copper statue of a woman representing liberty, given to the United States by France and situated on an island in the New York City harbor. |
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