freedoms

Noun

freedom (countable and uncountable, plural freedoms)

1. (uncountable) The state of being free.
   • Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.

   Synonyms:

   freehood

2. (countable) The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.
   • Freedom of speech is a basic democratic value.

   Synonyms:

   freeness

3. The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access
   • Freedom of a city
4. Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
   • I doubt not, that you will take amiss my freedom; but as you have deserved it from me, I shall be less and less concerned on that score, as I see you are more and more intent to show your wit at the expense of justice and compassion.1748, [Samuel Richardson], “Letter L”, in Clarissa. Or, The History of a Young Lady: […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: […] S[amuel] Richardson; [a]nd sold by John Osborn, […]...
5. Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum.
   • "A first love is not easily extinguished, Mr. Allanson," said she. "You may guess from my appearance, that I have been fortunate in life; but, for all that, my first love for you has continued the same, unaltered and unchanged, and you must forgive the little freedoms I used to-day to try your...1828, James Hogg, Mary Burnet

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