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individual liberty

American  

noun

  1. the liberty of an individual to exercise freely those rights generally accepted as being outside of governmental control.


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But we did — around the Declaration of Independence and the belief in individual liberty and equality, as formalized in the Bill of Rights.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

Jack’s early political beliefs embraced the John Birch Society, a movement that felt expansive federal power is a threat to individual liberty.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

In a sprawling nation founded on the precept of individual liberty and populated primarily by immigrants from around the world, there was hardly one American experience.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

This historic decision — France is the first country globally to do so — resonates deeply with the ideals of Washington, where access to health care and individual liberty are championed and protected.

From Seattle Times Mar. 10, 2024

The core revolutionary principle according to this interpretive tradition is individual liberty.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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