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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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Political liberty inside of any country depends very largely upon its external relations.

From Time Magazine Archive

Political liberty bestows exalted pleasures, from time to time, upon a certain number of citizens.

From Democracy in America — Volume 2 by Reeves, Henry

Political liberty and social justice were equally the losers by this extreme financial measure, which paved the way for a catastrophe.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France" by Various

Political liberty and religious freedom depend upon the power of the state, inspired, controlled, and guided by the mind of the community.

From The History of England - a Study in Political Evolution by Pollard, A. F. (Albert Frederick)

Political liberty, social equality, patriotism in the nation,—these three have been the enduring watchwords of all those who down to our own day have looked for inspiration to the French Revolution.

From A Political and Social History of Modern Europe V.1. by Hayes, Carlton J. H.