freedom
The state of being able to do, say, or think what you want without control by others.
The condition of being free to act, speak, or think as one wishes without unnecessary restriction or control.
The state of not being in prison or under control by another person.
The condition of being physically free and not held in prison, captivity, or slavery.
The right to use something in any way you want.
The ability or permission to use something fully without constraints.
Not having to do something that other people must do.
The state of being excused from a particular duty, responsibility, or rule.
- Base: freedom
- Plural: freedom, freedoms
freedom of choice
1Ability to choose freely
The power to decide between different things without limits.
- Consumers value their freedom of choice when shopping.
- Freedom of choice is important in a democracy.
take liberties with [something]
1Alter something beyond permission
To make changes that are not correct or allowed.
- The film takes liberties with the true story.
- He took liberties with the facts in his report.
freedom of movement
1right to travel freely
The right to go where you want without being stopped by laws or rules.
- Citizens are guaranteed freedom of movement within the country.
- The new law restricts freedom of movement for certain groups.
freedom of movement
2Right to travel freely
The right to go where you want inside a country or between countries.
- Freedom of movement is guaranteed by law in many places.
- Tourists enjoy freedom of movement across the region.
freedom of speech
1Right to express opinions openly
The right to say what you think without control by the government.
- Freedom of speech is protected in many countries.
- He spoke out, exercising his freedom of speech.
- He spoke out, using his right to freedom of speech.