Freedom /(frē"dŭm)/

Free·dom

Freedom

n.
  1. The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.
    Made captive, yet deserving freedom more.
  2. Privileges; franchises; immunities.
    Your charter and your caty's freedom.
  3. Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the freedom of the will.
  4. Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.
  5. Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
    I emboldened spake and freedom used.
  6. Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum; license.
  7. Generosity; liberality. [Obs.]

Phrases & Compounds
Freedom fine
a sum paid on entry to incorporations of trades.
Freedom of the city
the possession of the rights and privileges of a freeman of the city; formerly often, and now occasionally, conferred on one not a resident, as a mark of honorary distinction for public services.