■ noun ( plural liberties )
1》 the state of being free from oppression or imprisonment.
2》 a right or privilege, especially a statutory one.
3》 the power or scope to act as one pleases.
4》 informal a presumptuous remark or action.
5》 Nautical shore leave granted to a sailor.
Phrases
at ~
1》 not imprisoned.
2》 allowed or entitled to do something.
take liberties with
1》 behave in an unduly familiar manner towards.
2》 treat without strict faithfulness to the facts or to an original.
take the ~ venture to do something without first asking permission.
Origin
ME: from OFr. liberte , from L. libertas , from liber 'free'.