liberty

US /ˈlɪbəti/

UK /'lɪbətɪ/

B1

adjective

  • Not imprisoned; free.

noun

  • Doing as one wants without asking
  • Power to do what you choose
  • The state of being allowed to do something.
  • The right or power to act, believe, or express oneself as one chooses.
  • (Especially in the navy) permission to go ashore.

other

  • The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

other

  • To act with undue familiarity; to violate propriety.