01 n. The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.
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The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.“Made captive, yet deserving freedom more.” — Milton.
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Privileges; franchises; immunities.“Your charter and your caty's freedom.” — Shak.
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Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the freedom of the will.
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Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.
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Frankness; openness; unreservedness.“I emboldened spake and freedom used.” — Milton.
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Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum; license.
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Generosity; liberality.[Obs.]
Phrases & compounds
Freedom fine —
a sum paid on entry to incorporations of trades.
Freedom of the city —
the possession of the rights and privileges of a freeman of the city; formerly often, and now occasionally, conferred on one not a resident, as a mark of honorary distinction for public services.
Syn.
See Liberty.