transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈli-bər-tē ]
noun
( plural -ties )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French liberté, from Latin libertat-, libertas, from liber free — more at liberal
Date: 14th century
1. : the quality or state of being free:
a. : the power to do as one pleases
b. : freedom from physical restraint
c. : freedom from arbitrary or despotic control
d. : the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges
e. : the power of choice
2.
a. : a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant : privilege
b. : permission especially to go freely within specified limits
3. : an action going beyond normal limits: as
a. : a breach of etiquette or propriety : familiarity
b. : risk , chance
took foolish liberties with his health
c. : a violation of rules or a deviation from standard practice
d. : a distortion of fact
4. : a short authorized absence from naval duty usually for less than 48 hours
Synonyms: see freedom
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- at liberty