At liberty Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈæt/ /ˈɫɪbɝˌti

AT LIB-er-tee

UK

ˈæt/ /lˈɪbəti

AT LIB-uh-tee

Definition

'At liberty' means free, not imprisoned, or having permission or freedom to do something.

Usage & Nuances

Somewhat formal or old-fashioned. Common in legal contexts or polite requests ('You are at liberty to leave'). Not used for everyday freedoms ('free time' or 'available').

• Spanish: en libertad - libre para (hacer algo)
• Portuguese (BR): em liberdade - livre para (fazer algo)
• Portuguese (PT): em liberdade - livre para (fazer algo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 自由 - 有权利去（做某事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 自由 - 有權利去（做某事）
• Hindi: स्वतंत्र - करने के लिए स्वतंत्र
• Arabic: حرّ - حر في (أن يفعل شيئًا)
• Bengali: মুক্ত - স্বাধীনতা আছে
• Russian: на свободе - вольный
• Japanese: 自由である - 解放されている
• Vietnamese: tự do - được phép
• Korean: 자유로운 - 허락되어 있는
• Turkish: özgür - serbest
• Urdu: آزاد - اجازت یافتہ
• Indonesian: bebas - diizinkan

Example Sentences

You are at liberty to leave at any time.

basic

After the trial, the judge set him at liberty.

basic

She is at liberty to make her own choices.

basic

I’m not at liberty to discuss that information.

natural

Please feel at liberty to ask any questions.

natural

He acted as if he were at liberty to say whatever he wanted.

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