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Freedom is defined as the state of being free, independent, without restrictions, or release from prison.

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An example of freedom is a bird being let out of a cage.
An example of freedom is a woman regaining her independence after a controlling marriage is over.
An example of freedom is the right of U.S. citizens to express their ideas and opinions.
An example of freedom is a prisoner being let out of prison after serving their time.

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noun

the state or quality of being free; esp.,
1. exemption or liberation from the control of some other person or some arbitrary power; liberty; independence
2. exemption from arbitrary restrictions on a specified civil right; civil or political liberty: freedom of speech
3. exemption or immunity from a specified obligation, discomfort, etc.: freedom from want
4. exemption or release from imprisonment
5. a being able to act, move, use, etc. without hindrance or restraint: to have the freedom of the house
6. a being able of itself to choose or determine action freely: freedom of the will
7. ease of movement or performance; facility
8. a being free from the usual rules, patterns, etc.
9. frankness or easiness of manner; sometimes, an excessive frankness or familiarity
a right or privilege

Origin: ME fredom < OE freodom: see free & -dom

See freedom in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The condition of being free of restraints.
Liberty of the person from slavery, detention, or oppression.
a. Political independence.
b. Exemption from the arbitrary exercise of authority in the performance of a specific action; civil liberty: freedom of assembly.
Exemption from an unpleasant or onerous condition: freedom from want.
The capacity to exercise choice; free will: We have the freedom to do as we please all afternoon.
Ease or facility of movement: loose sports clothing, giving the wearer freedom.
Frankness or boldness; lack of modesty or reserve: the new freedom in movies and novels.
a. The right to unrestricted use; full access: was given the freedom of their research facilities.
b. The right of enjoying all of the privileges of membership or citizenship: the freedom of the city.
A right or the power to engage in certain actions without control or interference: “the seductive freedoms and excesses of the picaresque form” (John W. Aldridge).

Origin:

Origin: Middle English fredom

Origin: , from Old English frēodōm

Origin: : frēo, free; see free

Origin: + -dōm, -dom

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See freedom in Ologies

Freedom

independent self-rule free from outside influence.

democratism

a doctrine of or belief in social equality or the right of all people to participate equally in politics.

eleutheromania

Rare. a strong desire for freedom.

eleutherophobia

an abnormal fear of freedom.

1. a condition of freedom.

2. a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

1. the advocacy of freedom, especially in thought or conduct.

2. Theology. the advocacy of the doctrine of free will. See also necessitarianism. —libertarian, n., adj.

1. the destruction of freedom.

2. the destroyer of freedom. —liberticidal, adj.

the act of setting free or being set free from slavery; emancipation.

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