the state of a free person; exemption from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership of the person or services; freedom; -- opposed to slavery, serfdom, bondage, or subjection.-freedom from imprisonment, bonds, or other restraint upon locomotion.-a privilege conferred by a superior power; permission granted; leave; as, liberty given to a child to play, or to a witness to leave a court, and the like.-privilege; exemption; franchise; immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant; as, the liberties of the commercial cities of europe.-the place within which certain immunities are enjoyed, or jurisdiction is exercised.-a certain amount of freedom; permission to go freely within certain limits; also, the place or limits within which such freedom is exercised; as, the liberties of a prison.-a privilege or license in violation of the laws of etiquette or propriety; as, to permit, or take, a liberty.-the power of choice; freedom from necessity; freedom from compulsion or constraint in willing.-a curve or arch in a bit to afford room for the tongue of the horse.-leave of absence; permission to go on shore.