USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which word means about the same as liberty?
A
perseverance
B
fairness
C
freedom
D
equality
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The words freedom and license are common synonyms of liberty. While all three words mean “the power or condition of acting without compulsion, ” liberty suggests release from former restraint or compulsion.

Detailed explanation-2: -The words liberty and license are common synonyms of freedom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Liberty is the ability to do as one pleases, or a right or immunity enjoyed by prescription or by grant (i.e. privilege). It is a synonym for the word freedom.

Detailed explanation-4: -As used in the Constitution, liberty means freedom from arbitrary and unreasonable restraint upon an individual. Freedom from restraint refers to more than just physical restraint, but also the freedom to act according to one’s own will.

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