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political liberty

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noun

  1. the right to express oneself freely and effectually regarding the conduct, makeup, and principles of the government under which one lives.


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The American Revolution, which initiated the revolutionary era, launched the foundation of the newly formed United States of America but established a paradoxical model of political liberty that coexisted with the institution of slavery.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

Instead, Witherspoon argued that full knowledge of God’s truth was only possible under the reign of religious and political liberty.

From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2022

He appears to have more political liberty than any cabinet member in a generation… except, it seems, in matters of foreign policy.

From The Guardian • Mar. 4, 2018

There were some expectations that he would raise the issues of human rights and political liberty with his hosts, but Pope Francis opted instead to be cautious.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2015

The struggles of 1848 inspired him with youthful enthusiasm, and he remained for the rest of his life a strong advocate of political liberty.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 "Hinduism" to "Home, Earls of" by Various

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