noun
- plural of liberty; freedoms or rights, especially those guaranteed by law or constitution
- actions that go beyond what is proper or acceptable; presumptuous behavior
Usage: often used in the phrase ‘take liberties’
Examples
- The Constitution protects our civil liberties.
- Freedom of speech is one of our most important liberties.
- The new law threatens to restrict personal liberties.
- He took liberties with the truth in his story.
- She felt he was taking liberties by using her first name.
- The director took creative liberties with the original novel.
- Citizens must defend their liberties against government overreach.