liberty

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the state of not being in prison or under the control of someone else.

n. the condition of being free from physical imprisonment, servitude, or forced labour.

日本語:自由※

“After ten years in jail, the prisoner finally regained his liberty.”

“The legal team argued that the defendant's right to personal liberty had been violated by his prolonged detention without a formal trial.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English · Informal

n. doing something that is a bit rude or goes beyond what is usually allowed.

n. an act or statement that oversteps the boundaries of propriety or social convention.

“It's a bit of a liberty to use my car without asking me first.”

“The biographer was criticized for taking liberties with the facts to make the story more dramatic for the readers.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical

n. a short time when a sailor is allowed to leave their ship and go onto the land.

n. a period of authorized absence from a naval vessel or station, typically for recreation.

“The sailors were granted liberty for the weekend while the ship was in port.”

“After three months at sea, the crew was eager for liberty in the vibrant coastal city.”