Word
liberty
Meanings
freedom from unfair control, especially in a political or social sense
a right or permission to do something
freedom from imprisonment; being released from custody
Definition
Liberty is the freedom to think, speak, and act without unnecessary control or oppression.
Liberty refers to the condition of being free to make choices and live without unfair restrictions. It often involves protections for individual rights, such as speech, movement, and belief. People also use it to describe a society’s overall level of freedom, especially under its laws and government.
Examples
- The journalist argued that liberty depends on institutions that can withstand public pressure.
- I value liberty, but I also accept limits when they are clearly justified and fairly enforced.
- They marched to demand liberty for communities that felt silenced by new restrictions.
- She worried that constant surveillance would gradually erode liberty in everyday life.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse liberty with freedom, but liberty usually emphasizes rights and protection from control, especially in political contexts.
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