ɔːˈtɒn.əm.i ɔˈtɑn.əm.i fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti ˈlɪbɚti an act of undue intimacy immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence freedom of choice liberty of opinion liberty of worship liberty — perfect liberty — to think or feel or do just as one pleases at liberty to choose whatever occupation one wishes personal freedom from servitude or confinement or oppression leave granted to a sailor or naval officer