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liberties

[/ˈlɪbərtiz/]
noun
liberdades
1. Rights or freedoms granted or guaranteed to a person or group
The Constitution protects the liberties of all citizens.
A Constituição protege as liberdades de todos os cidadãos.
2. Freedoms to act or move without restriction
We fought for our liberties in the war.
Lutamos por nossas liberdades na guerra.
3. Unwarranted or impertinent actions; taking undue advantage
He was taking liberties with the truth.
Ele estava se permitindo liberdades com a verdade.
Synonyms
freedomsrightsprivilegesimmunities
Antonyms
restrictionsconstraintscaptivityimprisonment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
liberdades
Standard usage for rights and freedoms
Rio de Janeiro
liberdades
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
liberdades
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
liberdades
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

take liberties with something - usar de liberdades com algo
civil liberties - liberdades civis
at liberty - livre, em liberdade
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