freedom Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
noun immunity from an obligation or duty
exemption.

AS. freódm; freófree + -dom. See Free, and -dom.

The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.
Made captive, yet deserving freedom more. Milton.
Privileges; franchises; immunities.
Your charter and your caty's freedom. Shak.
Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the freedom of the will.
Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.
Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
I emboldened spake and freedom used. Milton.
Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum; license.
Generosity; liberality. Obs. Chaucer. Syn. -- See Liberty.