FREEDOM

Freedom. Freedom
The law of Moses pointed out the cases in which the servants of the Hebrews were to receive their freedom (Ex. 21:2-4, 7, 8; Lev. 25:39-42, 47-55; Deut. 15:12-18). Under the Roman law the “freeman” (ingenuus) was one born free; the “freedman” (libertinus) was a manumitted slave, and had not equal rights with the freeman (Acts 22:28; comp. Acts 16:37-39; 21:39; 22:25; 25:11, 12).

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FREEDOM. → (From servitude) → See EMANCIPATION → See JUBILEE

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freedom. Freedom, n. liberty, unrestraint, privilege, civility

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Free″dom (frē″dŭm), n. [[AS. freódōm; freófree + -dom. See Free, and -dom.]] 1. 1. The state of being free; exemption from the power and control of another; liberty; independence.
Made captive, yet deserving freedom more. Milton. 2. 2. Privileges; franchises; immunities.
Your charter and your caty's freedom. Shak. 3. 3. Exemption from necessity, in choise and action; as, the freedom of the will.
4. 4. Ease; facility; as, he speaks or acts with freedom.
5. 5. Frankness; openness; unreservedness.
I emboldened spake and freedom used. Milton. 6. 6. Improper familiarity; violation of the rules of decorum; license.
7. 7. Generosity; liberality. Chaucer.
Freedom fine, a sum paid on entry to incorporations of trades. — Freedom of the city, the possession of the rights and privileges of a freeman of the city; formerly often, and now occasionally, conferred on one not a resident, as a mark of honorary distinction for public services. Syn. — See Liberty.