freedom

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free·dom

noun \ˈfrē-dəm\

Definition of FREEDOM

1
: the quality or state of being free: as a : the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action b : liberation from slavery or restraint or from the power of another : independence c : the quality or state of being exempt or released usually from something onerous <freedom from care> d : ease, facility <spoke the language with freedom> e : the quality of being frank, open, or outspoken <answered with freedom> f : improper familiarity g : boldness of conception or execution h : unrestricted use <gave him the freedom of their home>
2
a : a political right b : franchise, privilege

Examples of FREEDOM

  1. He thinks children these days have too much freedom.
  2. She has the freedom to do as she likes.
  3. a political prisoner struggling to win his freedom

First Known Use of FREEDOM

before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of FREEDOM

freedom, liberty, license mean the power or condition of acting without compulsion. freedom has a broad range of application from total absence of restraint to merely a sense of not being unduly hampered or frustrated <freedom of the press>. liberty suggests release from former restraint or compulsion <the released prisoner had difficulty adjusting to his new liberty>. license implies freedom specially granted or conceded and may connote an abuse of freedom <freedom without responsibility may degenerate into license>.

Rhymes with FREEDOM

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