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freedom noun 1 the condition of being free to act, move, etc without restriction. 2 personal liberty or independence, eg from slavery, serfdom, etc. 3 a right or liberty • freedom of speech • freedom to demonstrate. 4 (often freedom from something) the state of being without or exempt from something • freedom from pain. 5 autonomy, self-government or independence, eg of a state or republic. 6 unrestricted access to or use of something • give someone the freedom of one's house. 7 honorary citizenship of a place, entitling one to certain privileges • was granted freedom of the town of Rochester. 8 frankness; candour. 9 over-familiarity; presumptuous behaviour.
ETYMOLOGY: Anglo-Saxon freodom.
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