liberty
/ˈlɪbɚti/ noun A2- The condition of being free. · The army is here, your liberty is assured.
- The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour. · The prisoners gained their liberty from an underground tunnel.
- The condition of being free to act, believe or express oneself as one chooses. · Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
- Freedom from excessive government control.
- A short period when a sailor is allowed ashore. · We're going on a three-day liberty as soon as we dock.
- A breach of social convention. · You needn't take such liberties.
- A local division of government administration in medieval England.
- An empty space next to a group of stones of the same color.
Plural liberties
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Bingley intended it likewise, and sometimes made choice of his county; but, as he was now provided with a good house and the liberty of a manor, it was doubtful to many of those who best knew the easiness of his temper, whether he might not spend the remainder of his days at Netherfield, and leave the next generation to purchase.
What sister would think herself at liberty to do it, unless there were something very objectionable?
As for my fair cousins, though my absence may not be long enough to render it necessary, I shall now take the liberty of wishing them health and happiness, not excepting my cousin Elizabeth.”
“May I take the liberty of asking your Ladyship whether you left Mr.
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