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at liberty

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at liberty
free; unrestrained. The criminal was set at liberty by the judge. You're at liberty to go anywhere you wish. I'm not at liberty to discuss the matter.
See also: liberty

at liberty
able or allowed to do something I'm not at liberty to discuss this with you.
Usage notes: often used in a negative statement, as in the example
See also: liberty


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"Well," said Miss Ophelia, energetically, "I know it was one of the last wishes of your husband that Tom should have his liberty; it was one of the promises that he made to dear little Eva on her death-bed, and I should not think you would feel at liberty to disregard it.
As long as the reason of man continues fallible, and he is at liberty to exercise it, different opinions will be formed.
In a few hours he will be at liberty to accept the situation that has been offered to him.
 
 
 
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