we had a cofusion today while discussing among ourselves. What is the actual difference between
Freedom and Liberty? The definations I got from dictionary
Vs.
But it is still not clear from the above definations.Are they interchangable? It seems one is an extension of the other. Clarification is needed.
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Freedom and Liberty? The definations I got from dictionary
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| "Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)"
Freedom Free"dom (fr=e"du^m), n. AS. fre'od=om; fre'ofree + -dom. See Free, and -dom. 1. The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence. 2. Privileges; franchises; immunities. |
Vs.
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| "Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)"
Liberty Lib"er*ty (li^b"~er*ty^), n.; pl. Liberties (-ti^z). OE. liberte, F. libert'e, fr. L. libertas, fr. liber free. See Liberal. 1. The state of a free person; exemption from subjection to the will of another claiming ownership of the person or services; freedom; -- opposed to slavery, serfdom, bondage, or subjection. 2. Freedom from imprisonment, bonds, or other restraint upon locomotion. |
But it is still not clear from the above definations.Are they interchangable? It seems one is an extension of the other. Clarification is needed.
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