Canadian English Meaning of at liberty

at liberty

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Definitions and Meaning of at liberty in English

at liberty

the power of choice, the condition of those who are free and independent, freedom from physical restraint, power to do what one pleases, a short authorized absence from naval duty usually for less than 48 hours, at leisure, right, free, an action that goes beyond normal limits (as of proper behavior or good sense), the power to do as one pleases, risk, chance, an action going beyond normal limits, enjoyment of the rights enjoyed by others in a society free of arbitrary or unreasonable limitation or interference, the quality or state of being free, freedom from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership or services, freedom from arbitrary or despotic (see despot sense 1) control, freedom from external (as governmental) restraint, compulsion, or interference in engaging in the pursuits or conduct of one's choice to the extent that they are lawful and not harmful to others, a short authorized absence from naval duty, a violation of rules or a deviation from standard practice, a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant, a distortion of fact, a breach of etiquette or propriety, permission especially to go freely within specified limits, the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges

FAQs About the word at liberty

at liberty

the power of choice, the condition of those who are free and independent, freedom from physical restraint, power to do what one pleases, a short authorized abse

at large,free,loose,escaped,footloose,unbound,unconfined,Unfinished,unconstrained,unrestrained

bound,caught,confined,restrained,anchored,bolted,caged,chained,enclosed,fastened

at full tilt => at full tilt, at full throttle => going like a bat out of hell, at first => at first, at every turn => at every turn, at ease => relaxed,