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Word: Freedom
Speech Type: Noun
Old English frēodōm(see free, -dom)
ˈfriːdəm
the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
Short Definition:power to act or speak freely
Examples:- we do have some freedom of choice
- he talked of revoking some of the freedoms
the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved
Short Definition:state of not being imprisoned
Examples:- the shark thrashed its way to freedom
the state of not being subject to or affected by (something undesirable)
Short Definition:state of being free from something
Examples:- freedom from fear is what we hope for
a special privilege or right of access, especially that of full citizenship of a city granted to a public figure as an honour
Short Definition:special privilege or right of access
Examples:- he accepted the freedom of the City of Glasgow
familiarity or openness in speech or behaviour.
Short Definition:familiarity or openness
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