Definition of LIBERTY
1
: the quality or state of being free: a : the power to do as one pleases b : freedom from physical restraint c : freedom from arbitrary or despotic control d : the positive enjoyment of various social, political, or economic rights and privileges e : the power of choice
2
a: a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant :PRIVILEGEb : permission especially to go freely within specified limits
3
: an action going beyond normal limits: asa : a breach of etiquette or propriety : FAMILIARITY b : RISK, CHANCE c : a violation of rules or a deviation from standard practiced : a distortion of fact
4
: a short authorized absence from naval duty usually for less than 48 hours
— at liberty
1
: FREE
2
: at leisure : UNOCCUPIED
The only sense of the word they employ is article 3.
This information was looked was recorded at the FREE and PUBLIC Library in my COMMUNITY in a MERRIAM - WEBSTERS Dictionary.