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freedom

/ˈfɹi.dəm/ adjective C2
  1. American, especially in a jingoistic way (US) · freedom freckles· freedom gas
  2. Used to censor a term relating to something perceived as anti-American; especially, to censor French during the Iraq War (US) · freedom fries· freedom toast
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“Still,” said Barrois, with the freedom and fidelity of an old servant, “if M.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 617 · C1
We live in freedom, but you bow down to and slave for men, who in return for your services flog you with whips and put collars on your necks.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 58 · B2
He was conducted to a tolerably neat chamber, but grated and barred, and its appearance, therefore, did not greatly alarm him; besides, the words of Villefort, who seemed to interest himself so much, resounded still in his ears like a promise of freedom.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 70 · C1
At the time that I wrote this letter to Sir Charles I had learned that there was a prospect of my regaining my freedom if certain expenses could be met.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 146 · C1

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