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liberty

/ˈlɪb.ə.ti/

/ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/

libertynoun

liberties

Translations

вольность

He took the liberty of making a decision without consulting anyone.

Он взял на себя вольность принять решение без консультации с кем-либо.

свобода

The statue is a symbol of liberty.

Статуя является символом свободы.

Additional translations

привилегия

право

Definitions

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

The constitution guarantees certain liberties to all citizens.

The power or scope to act as one pleases.

He took the liberty of ordering lunch for everyone.

A right or privilege, especially a statutory one.

The new law threatens the liberties of the press.

A breach of etiquette or propriety.

Taking such liberties with a stranger is considered rude.

A period of authorized leave granted to military personnel, especially sailors or marines.

After months at sea, the crew were finally given liberty in San Diego.

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libertyadjective

/ˈlɪb.ə.ti/

/ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "liberty ship").

Definitions

Attributive: connected with, intended to promote, protect, or celebrate liberty; placed before another noun.

The candidate's speech energized liberty activists across the state.

libertyproper noun

Definitions

A city, town, county, or other place named Liberty.

Liberty, Missouri, lies just northeast of Kansas City.