be at liberty to (do something)
To be permitted or freely able to do something. Often used in negative constructions. I know you're curious about the case, but I'm not at liberty to talk about it. Though he was unsuccessful in his lawsuit, he is at liberty to appeal the decision to a higher court. I'm not a union employee, so I thought I was at liberty to apply for any of these jobs here.
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