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- pronunciation:
- lI
b
 r
ti
- phrases:
- at liberty
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
liberties |
| definition 1: |
freedom from bondage, oppression, or captivity.
- synonyms:
- emancipation, freedom
- antonyms:
- bondage, constraint, restraint, slavery
- similar words:
- autonomy, independence, manumission
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| definition 2: |
freedom from foreign rule or excessive governmental control.
- synonyms:
- autonomy, freedom, independence, self-government, self-rule, sovereignty
- antonyms:
- tyranny
- similar words:
- self-determination
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| definition 3: |
the right or power to act and choose freely.
- synonyms:
- autonomy, free will, freedom, independence, license, self-determination, volition
- similar words:
- carte blanche, choice, civil liberty, discretion, latitude, permission, right
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| definition 4: |
an officially designated right or privilege.
- synonyms:
- franchise, freedom, right
- similar words:
- authorization, exemption, license, permission, privilege, sanction
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| definition 5: |
(often pl.) acts of presumptuousness or undue familiarity.
- synonyms:
- familiarity, impudence, presumption
- similar words:
- forwardness, freedom, impertinence, impropriety, license
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| related words: |
leave, leeway, prerogative |
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| phrase: |
at liberty |
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