Definitions for the word "liberty" from multiple English dictionaries.
1. n.
The state of a free person; exemption from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership of the person or services; freedom; -- opposed to slavery, serfdom, bondage, or subjection.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. n.
Freedom from imprisonment, bonds, or other restraint upon locomotion.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. n.
A privilege conferred by a superior power; permission granted; leave; as, liberty given to a child to play, or to a witness to leave a court, and the like.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. n.
Privilege; exemption; franchise; immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant; as, the liberties of the commercial cities of Europe.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. n.
The place within which certain immunities are enjoyed, or jurisdiction is exercised.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. n.
A certain amount of freedom; permission to go freely within certain limits; also, the place or limits within which such freedom is exercised; as, the liberties of a prison.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. n.
A privilege or license in violation of the laws of etiquette or propriety; as, to permit, or take, a liberty.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
The power of choice; freedom from necessity; freedom from compulsion or constraint in willing.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
9. n.
A curve or arch in a bit to afford room for the tongue of the horse.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
10. n.
Leave of absence; permission to go on shore.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
11. n.
(pl. -ies) 1 freedom from captivity etc. 2 right or power to do as one pleases. 3 (usu. In pl.) Right or privilege granted by authority. at liberty 1 free. 2 (foll. By to + infin.) Permitted. Take liberties (often foll. By with) behave in an unduly familiar manner. [latin: related to *liberal]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
12. slang
ground let in parts of Yorkshire for shooting purposes.
Source: The Slang Dictionary, 1864
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