liberty-enhancing
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/ˈlɪbərti ɪnˈhænsɪŋ/
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/ˈlɪbəti ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ/
freedom-promoting
Etymology
'liberty-enhancing' originates from the combination of 'liberty' and 'enhancing', where 'liberty' means 'freedom' and 'enhancing' means 'improving or augmenting'.
The term 'liberty-enhancing' evolved from the need to describe policies or actions that increase personal freedoms.
Initially, it meant 'improving freedom', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
promoting or increasing the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
The new policy is considered liberty-enhancing as it allows more freedom of speech.
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Last updated: 2025/02/16 01:01