individual liberty
[ɪnˈdɪvɪdʒuəl ˈlɪbərti]
noun phrasefemininepl: liberdades individuais
liberdade individual
1. The right and freedom of a person to act, think, and express themselves without governmental or social constraint, as long as they do not harm others
Individual liberty is a cornerstone of democratic societies.
A liberdade individual é uma pedra angular das sociedades democráticas.
2. The condition of being free from external control or interference in one's personal choices and decisions
Citizens fought for individual liberty and the right to vote.
Os cidadãos lutaram pela liberdade individual e pelo direito de votar.
3. Personal autonomy and the absence of arbitrary restrictions on one's behavior or beliefs
The constitution protects individual liberty through the Bill of Rights.
A constituição protege a liberdade individual através da Declaração de Direitos.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'individual liberty' is a foundational concept in political philosophy and constitutional law. In Brazil, it gained renewed emphasis during the transition from military dictatorship (1964-1985) to democracy, and remains central to constitutional protections. In the USA, it is rooted in Enlightenment philosophy and explicitly referenced in founding documents like the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The term carries significant weight in discussions of human rights, civil liberties, and democratic governance in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
freedom of the individual
personal liberties
individual rights and freedoms
liberty and justice for all
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