Collins English-English Dictionary

liberty ['lɪbətɪ]

1. 1. n the power of choosing, thinking, and acting for oneself; freedom from control or restriction

2. 2. n the right or privilege of access to a particular place; freedom

3. 3. n [often plural] a social action regarded as being familiar, forward, or improper

4. 4. n [often plural] an action that is unauthorized or unwarranted in the circumstances

   he took liberties with the translation

5. 5. n authorized leave granted to a sailor

6. 6. n (as modifier)

   liberty man

   liberty boat

7. 7. n [Etymology] C14: from Old French liberté, from Latin libertas, from liber free