Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - freedom

~ n 1 the right to do what you want without being controlled or restricted by anyone  (The protest is about the infringement of our democratic freedoms. | freedom of speech/expression/choice etc (=the legal right to choose, express yourself etc))  (The journalists claimed they were being denied the right to freedom of expression.) 2 the state of being free and allowed to do what you want  (Kids have too much freedom these days. | freedom to do sth)  (Women have gained the freedom to decide whether or not to marry. | complete freedom)  (The teachers are given complete freedom in their choice of teaching methods.) 3 the state of being free because you are not in prison  (One of the escaped prisoners was arrested again after only 48 hours of freedom.) 4 freedom from the state of not being affected by something that makes you worried, unhappy, afraid etc  (The new supplies will ensure temporary freedom from starvation and disease. | freedom from worry) 5 freedom of information the availability to everyone of information that a government has about people and organizations 6 freedom of the city an honour in Britain that gives someone the right to be a full member of a city  (- compare liberty)