Definition of take liberties
- I think the movie takes too many liberties with the original story.
- He was accused of taking liberties with several young women.
: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
: to seize or capture physically
: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing
: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment
: an act or the action of taking: such as
: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene
: the quality or state of being free:
: the power to do as one pleases
: freedom from physical restraint
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