being free, e.g.:
the absence of necessity or constraint in choice or action
liberation from slavery, bondage, imprisonment, or restraint
Freedom is a state of liberty, guaranteed by the law to the extent that it bestows personal freedoms (of thought, speech, assembly etc) on the individual and protects physical freedom from assault by others or by agents of the state. Freedom of the individual exists within society when the only restraints serve to prevent harm to other individuals — Geoffrey Robertson
(+ from) being exempt or released from something onerous or unwelcome
(+ of) unrestricted use of building, amenity, etc
the full rights and privileges of a citizen of a city, granted as an honour to a distinguished person
a right or privilege, esp political
ease or facility
frankness or sincerity
can speak with complete freedom
boldness of conception or execution