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| freedom [ frdəm ] (plural freedoms) |
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1. ability to act freely: a state in which somebody is able to act and live as he or she chooses, without being subject to any undue restraints or restrictions
  live in freedom
religious freedom
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2. release from captivity or slavery: release or rescue from being physically bound, or from being confined, enslaved, captured, or imprisoned
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3. country's right to self-rule: a country's right to rule itself, without interference from, or domination by, another country or power
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4. right to act or speak freely: the right to speak or act without restriction, interference, or fear
was given the freedom to take photographs and interview workers
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5. absence of something unpleasant: the state of being unaffected by, or not subject to, something unpleasant or unwanted
freedom from fear
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6. ease of movement: the ability to move easily without being limited by something such as tight clothing or lack of space
loose clothing allowing complete freedom of movement
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7. right to occupy place: the right to use or occupy a place and treat it as your own
In the closed season, we had the freedom of the whole house and the beach.
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8. honorary citizenship: citizenship of a town or city, together with special privileges, formally awarded to somebody as an honour
was given the freedom of the city
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9. frankness: openness and friendliness in speech or behaviour
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10. excessive confidence or familiarity: overconfidence, overfamiliarity, or a lack of proper restraint or decorum
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11. philosophy free will: the ability to exercise free will and make choices independently of any external determining force
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