liberties

noun

Definition of libertiesnext
plural of liberty
1
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose he doesn't want to go to the sales conference, but he doesn't have that liberty

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2
as in freedoms
the state of being free from the control or power of another the hope that the country's first-ever elections will usher in a new era of liberty and respect for the rule of law

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  1. options
  2. freedoms
  3. choices
Noun
  • Gift options include a roaster’s choice monthly subscription of single origin beans ($25), sourced from small farms, a Black Mirror scale ($59) or an AeroPress ($45).
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Discover Madewell’s striped and Uniqlo’s pale blue 100% cotton options, Zara’s chocolate brown shirt with a rounded hem, and Everlane’s oversized black iteration, crafted from Tencel.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of options
Noun
  • Last month, the country sent a clear message rejecting the radical policies of the past few years and choosing instead a path of common sense, constitutional order, and preserving our freedoms.
    Rich Lowry, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Even as society works to dismantle traditional gender boundaries, men and women still envy certain freedoms, qualities or advantages associated with the other.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of freedoms
Noun
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • When care is consolidated into hospital systems, patients often face longer wait times, limited access to care and fewer choices.
    Lisa Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of choices
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