freedom
noun
the state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint.
freedoms
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pluralof freedom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Authorities would have powers to restrict basic freedoms such as freedom of movement and assembly and, most controversially of all, intercept communications in specific geographic areas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
It advocated for greater freedoms and rule of law even as those notions fell increasingly out of favor with a populace willing to embrace a strongman ruler to end the post-Soviet economic malaise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
It’s also possible that the hints about export controls are diplomatic posturing by the Chinese government, intended to discourage the U.S. from imposing any restrictions on its technological freedoms.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
In fact, the Constitution’s design, which protects democratic voice and freedoms, has enabled Americans to shape constitutional meaning since the founding.
From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026
Cora thought that the whites would be loath to give up their freedoms, even in the name of security.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
