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Word: Liberty
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French liberte, from Latin libertas, from liber ‘free’
ˈlɪbəti
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views
Short Definition:freedom from oppressive restrictions
Examples:- compulsory retirement would interfere with individual liberty
the power or scope to act as one pleases
Short Definition:power to act as one pleases
Examples:- individuals should enjoy the liberty to pursue their own preferences
a presumptuous remark or action
Short Definition:presumptuous remark or action
Examples:- how did he know what she was thinking?—it was a liberty!
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