liberties

NOUN

freedom

Synonyms

STRONG

autarchy authorization autonomy birthright choice convenience decision deliverance delivery dispensation emancipation enfranchisement enlightenment exemption franchise immunity independence leave leisure liberation license opportunity permission prerogative privilege relaxation release rest right sanction self-determination self-government sovereignty suffrage unconstraint

WEAK

carte blanche free speech power of choice

Antonyms

STRONG

denial dependence hold prohibition refusal responsibility veto work

WEAK

arrest imprisonment incarceration restraint

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liberties

He said he feared for people's civil liberties, which he said were "being devalued and watered down".

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

She pointed to a desire to boost domestic production in agriculture and other sectors, alongside a wish to propagate "family values" and liberties.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

He found that African-Americans exercised their newfound liberties by participating in public life, earning money through a variety of jobs, and buying property.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

In his first year in office, more than one civil liberties advocate has taken issue with his approach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Then I recalled that Great Wexly was one of the places Father Quinel had said I could gain my liberties.

From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi

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