libertieslaw
nounUK /ˈlɪbətiz lɔː/
US /ˈlɪbərtiz lɔː/
A liberties law is a rule that protects people's freedom to do things.
The new liberties law lets kids play outside more safely.
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2. A law that limits how much the government can control people.
The liberties law stopped the town from banning peaceful gatherings.
3. A set of rules that keep personal choices safe from unfair control.
Thanks to the liberties law, she could choose her own religion.
4. An old-style term for a special permission granted by a ruler.
In the story, the king gave the village a liberties law to trade freely.