liberty: значение и определения

The condition of being free from restriction or control.

The right and power to act, believe, or express oneself in a manner of one's own choosing.

The condition of being physically and legally free from confinement, servitude, or forced labor. See Synonyms at freedom.

Freedom from unjust or undue governmental control.

A right or immunity to engage in certain actions without control or interference: the liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.

A breach or overstepping of propriety or social convention. Often used in the plural.

A statement, attitude, or action not warranted by conditions or actualities: a historical novel that takes liberties with chronology.

An unwarranted risk; a chance: took foolish liberties on the ski slopes.

A period, usually short, during which a sailor is authorized to go ashore.

at liberty Not in confinement or under constraint; free.

at liberty Not employed, occupied, or in use.