freedom

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The state of being free.

   Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.

2. 2
   noun

   The lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general; a state of being free, unconstrained.

   The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe- a desolate, dry planet with vast deserts. Hidden away within the rocks of these deserts are a people known as the Fremen, who have long held a prophecy, that a man would come, a messiah, who would lead them to true freedom. The planet is Arrakis, also known as Dune.

3. 3
   noun

   The right or privilege of unrestricted use or access

   Freedom of a city

4. 4
   noun

   Frankness; openness; unreservedness.

   I doubt not, that you will take amiss my freedom; but as you have deserved it from me, I shall be less and less concerned on that score, as I see you are more and more intent to show your wit at the expense of justice and compassion.

5. 5
   noun

   Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum.

   "A first love is not easily extinguished, Mr. Allanson," said she. "You may guess from my appearance, that I have been fortunate in life; but, for all that, my first love for you has continued the same, unaltered and unchanged, and you must forgive the little freedoms I used to-day to try your affections, and the effects my appearance would have on you."

6. 6
   noun

   the condition of being free

7. 7
   noun

   immunity from an obligation or duty

8. 8
   name

   A number of places in the United States:

Etymology

From Middle English fredom, freedom, from Old English frēodōm (“freedom, state of free-will, charter, emancipation, deliverance”), from Proto-West Germanic *frijadōm (“freedom”). Equivalent to free + -dom. Cognate with North Frisian fridoem (“freedom”), Dutch vrijdom (“freedom”), Low German frīdom (“freedom”), Middle High German vrītuom (“freedom”), Norwegian fridom (“freedom”).