liberty

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Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

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Definition

  1. noun immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
  2. noun freedom of choice
  3. noun personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression

Etymology

From Middle English liberte, from Old French liberté, from Latin libertas (“freedom”), from liber (“free”); see liberal.

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