exemption from the presence of anything specified (usually followed by from ): freedom from fear.

exemption from the presence of anything specified (usually followed by from ): freedom from fear.

personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery: a slave who bought his freedom.

personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery: a slave who bought his freedom.

the power to determine action without restraint.

the power to determine action without restraint.

the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint:

He won his freedom after a retrial.

the absence of or release from ties, obligations, etc.

ease or facility of movement or action: to enjoy the freedom of living in the country.

frankness of manner or speech.

general exemption or immunity: freedom from taxation.

the absence of ceremony or reserve.

a liberty taken.

a particular immunity or privilege enjoyed, as by a city or corporation: freedom to levy taxes.

civil liberty, as opposed to subjection to an arbitrary or despotic government.

the right to enjoy all the privileges or special rights of citizenship, membership, etc., in a community or the like.

the right to frequent, enjoy, or use at will: to have the freedom of a friend's library.