Definitions for: Freedom


[n] the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
[n] immunity from an obligation or duty



Webster (1913) Definition: Free"dom (fr[=e]"d[u^]m), n. [AS. fre['o]d[=o]m;
fre['o]free + -dom. See Free, and -dom.]
1. The state of being free; exemption from the power and
control of another; liberty; independence.

Made captive, yet deserving freedom more. --Milton.

2. Privileges; franchises; immunities.

Your charter and your caty's freedom. --Shak.

3. Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the
freedom of the will.

4. Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.

5. Frankness; openness; unreservedness.

I emboldened spake and freedom used. --Milton.

6. Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum;
license.

7. Generosity; liberality. [Obs.] --Chaucer.

Freedom fine, a sum paid on entry to incorporations of
trades.

Freedom of the city, the possession of the rights and
privileges of a freeman of the city; formerly often, and
now occasionally, conferred on one not a resident, as a
mark of honorary distinction for public services.

Syn: See Liberty.

Synonyms: exemption

See Also: academic freedom, amnesty, civil liberty, diplomatic immunity, enfranchisement, free rein, freedom of the seas, grandfather clause, immunity, impunity, indemnity, independence, independency, liberty, play, political liberty, state, unsusceptibility

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