liberty

noun8

1. •
   the state of not being held or controlled by others

   • The army is here, your liberty is assured.
2. •
   The condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labour.

   • The prisoners gained their liberty from an underground tunnel.
3. •
   The condition of being free to act, believe or express oneself as one chooses.

   • Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
4. •
   Freedom from excessive government control.
5. •
   A breach of social convention.

   • You needn't take such liberties.
6. •
   A short period when a sailor is allowed ashore.

   • We're going on a three-day liberty as soon as we dock.
7. •
   An empty space next to a group of stones of the same color.
8. •
   (historical) A local division of government administration in medieval England.

noun1

1. •
   Used attributively to designate various items (especially textiles) sold by (or characteristic of) the Liberty department store in Regent Street, London.

   • It had long been dismantled of the Liberty curtains, Persian rugs, and cheap Japaneseries. — 1894