(1):
(n.) A curve or arch in a bit to afford room for the tongue of the horse.
(2):
(n.) The state of a free person; exemption from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership of the person or services; freedom; - opposed to slavery, serfdom, bondage, or subjection.
(3):
(n.) Freedom from imprisonment, bonds, or other restraint upon locomotion.
(4):
(n.) A privilege conferred by a superior power; permission granted; leave; as, liberty given to a child to play, or to a witness to leave a court, and the like.
(5):
(n.) Privilege; exemption; franchise; immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant; as, the liberties of the commercial cities of Europe.
(6):
(n.) The place within which certain immunities are enjoyed, or jurisdiction is exercised.
(7):
(n.) A certain amount of freedom; permission to go freely within certain limits; also, the place or limits within which such freedom is exercised; as, the liberties of a prison.
(8):
(n.) A privilege or license in violation of the laws of etiquette or propriety; as, to permit, or take, a liberty.
(9):
(n.) The power of choice; freedom from necessity; freedom from compulsion or constraint in willing.
(10):
(n.) Leave of absence; permission to go on shore.