Freedom ˈfriːdəm Rights Constitution State Enjoy Greater I

• freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship
• a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom
• rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution
• freedom of action/choice

freedom

1. the right to do or say what you want without anyone stopping you
• freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship
• a threat to press/academic, etc. freedom
• rights and freedoms guaranteed by the constitution
2. the state of being able to do what you want, without anything stopping you
• freedom of action/choice
• Thanks to the automobile, Americans soon had a freedom of movement previously unknown.
• Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors (= where you can do what you want).
• complete freedom to do as you wish
• These proposals would give health authorities greater freedom in deciding how to spend their money.
3. the state of not being a prisoner or slave
• He finally won his freedom after twenty years in jail.
4. the state of not being affected by the thing mentioned
• freedom from fear/pain/hunger, etc.
5. permission to use something without restriction
• I was given the freedom of the whole house.
6. (in Britain) an honour that is given to somebody by a city as a reward for work they have done
7. the chance to change the way that something happens and influence decisions that are made
• Small farmers have limited room for manoeuvre.

Extra Examples

• As a society we value freedom and privacy.
• Branch managers have considerable freedom in running their offices.
• He was denied freedom of movement for a month.
• His inability to resist temptation would eventually cost him his freedom.
• I don’t want to curtail my daughter’s freedom.
• I was enjoying the freedom of not having to go to work.
• Individual freedom should be balanced against the rights of the community.
• Living without war is a fundamental freedom.
• Our freedom was threatened by press censorship.
• Publishers here enjoy comparative freedom to publish what they want.
• Teachers can exercise a measure of freedom in their choice of materials.
• The Official Secrets Act was amended to allow greater freedom of information.
• The constitution guarantees freedom of the press.
• The new syllabus allows students greater freedom of choice.
• The party claims it can bring freedom and democracy to the country.
• The women have won many new freedoms for themselves.
• This newspaper defends freedom of speech.
• When she lost her job, she at first relished her new-found freedom.
• Without academic freedom, we cannot do any research.
• freedom from fear and pain
• Enjoy the freedom of the outdoors.
• One of the most basic freedoms is the right to peace.
• The constitution contains guarantees of democratic rights and freedoms.
• There has been much talk about encouraging artistic freedom.
• This case is about protecting our freedom of speech.
• freedom of speech/thought/expression/worship/choice/action/movement

Word Origin

• Old English frēodōm (see free, -dom).