liberties
n. C / Un. the freedom to live your life as you choose without too many rules from the government. You can also use this word to describe taking a chance or being a bit too bold with someone.
n. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behaviour, or political views. Often refers to specific rights or privileges granted by a legal system.
The new law protects our civil liberties.
The protesters argued that the mandatory curfew was an infringement on their personal liberties.
While the constitution guarantees fundamental liberties, the court must often balance these individual rights against the collective security requirements of the state during times of national crisis.
Usually plural when referring to specific rights; singular 'liberty' is more common for the abstract concept of freedom.
The government took many libertyThe government took many libertiesWhen referring to specific rights or the idiom 'to take liberties', the plural form is required.