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.
Freedom from imprisonment, bonds, or other
restraint upon locomotion.
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.
Privilege; exemption; franchise; immunity
enjoyed by prescription or by grant; as, the liberties of the
commercial cities of Europe.
The place within which certain immunities
are enjoyed, or jurisdiction is exercised.
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.
A privilege or license in violation of the
laws of etiquette or propriety; as, to permit, or take, a
liberty.
The power of choice; freedom from
necessity; freedom from compulsion or constraint in
willing.
A curve or arch in a bit
to afford room for the tongue of the horse.
Leave of absence;
permission to go on shore.
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