The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained
Every child has a right to freedom from fear and freedom from want.
" that which has its centre in itself exists in and with itself self-contained existence I am free when my existence depends upon myself " The Philosophy of History 17
n An emotional experience of being unrestricted, unlimited, uncontrolled and unrestricted by thought processes which would otherwise create internal or external constrictions in thinking, acting or results - it is the results of our being love, celebrating life, expanding into possibilities rather than being in fear, collapsing or moving away form life, as prisoners of our own intellect
Not being under another's control; the power to say or do as one pleases, e g , freedom of speech or belief or freedom of economic decision making
- being able to act without interference or control by another; right to believe in what you want, right to choose own friends, and have own ideas and opinions, to express own ideas in public, the right for people to meet in groups, the right to have any lawful job or business
Freedom is the state of being allowed to do what you want to do. Freedoms are instances of this. freedom of speech They want greater political freedom Today we have the freedom to decide our own futures The United Nations Secretary-General has spoken of the need for individual freedoms and human rights
When prisoners or slaves are set free or escape, they gain their freedom. the agreement worked out by the UN, under which all hostages and detainees would gain their freedom. = liberty
The state of being free, unconstrained; the lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general
The freedom of a particular city is a special honour which is given to a famous person who is connected with that city, or to someone who has performed some special service for the city