at liberty

at liberty

Freely able to do something. I know you're curious about the case, but I'm not at liberty to talk about it.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

at liberty

free; unrestrained. The criminal was set at liberty by the judge. You're at liberty to go anywhere you wish. I'm not at liberty to discuss the matter.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

at liberty

Free, not obligated; also, not occupied. For example, I am not at liberty to tell you the whole story, or " I ... washed when there was a basin at liberty" (Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre, 1847). This idiom is often used in a negative context, as in the first example. [First half of 1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

at ˈliberty (to do something)

(formal) having permission to do something: You are at liberty to leave, if you wish.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

at liberty

1. Not in confinement or under constraint; free.
2. Entitled or permitted to do something: We found ourselves at liberty to explore the grounds.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • liberty
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • out of one's
  • let something drop
  • #dead
  • (I've) got to go
  • do someone or something justice
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In this role, Waters will play a key role as Liberty Mutual helps brokers develop programs that better control the total cost of construction and energy risks by blending coverages, risk engineering and claims, stated David Perez, executive vice president of National Insurance Specialty at Liberty Mutual, in a company press release.
Liberty Mutual Appoints Waters to National Insurance Specialty Unit