Liberty (Noun)
Meaning 1
Leave granted to a sailor or naval officer.
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Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
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Meaning 2
Freedom of choice; "liberty of opinion"; "liberty of worship"; "liberty--perfect liberty--to think or feel or do just as one pleases"; "at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
Immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
Personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 5
An act of undue intimacy.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- He took a liberty by touching her without consent in the crowded public place.
- The movie star was furious when a fan took liberties by asking invasive questions during the interview.
- She felt uncomfortable when her coworker took a liberty by giving her a hug without warning.
- The politician's reputation was damaged when it was discovered that he had taken liberties with his female staff members.
- He thought it was fine to take liberties with his best friend's girlfriend, not realizing the severity of his actions.