physical freedom
[/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈfridəm/]
noun phrase
liberdade física
1. The right or ability to move one's body without physical restraint or confinement
The prisoner was denied physical freedom for ten years.
O prisioneiro foi negada liberdade física por dez anos.
2. The state of being able to exercise bodily autonomy and control over one's movements
Physical freedom is essential for human dignity and well-being.
A liberdade física é essencial para a dignidade e o bem-estar humano.
3. The absence of physical bondage, captivity, or imprisonment
After escaping, she finally experienced physical freedom.
Após escapar, ela finalmente experimentou liberdade física.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'physical freedom' is a fundamental concept in human rights discourse, legal systems, and discussions of personal liberty. It appears frequently in legal documents, prison reform discussions, and human rights advocacy. In Portuguese, 'liberdade física' is often contrasted with 'liberdade mental' (mental freedom) or 'liberdade de expressão' (freedom of speech) in broader discussions of human rights.
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