at liberty to do something

at liberty to do something
at liberty to do sth idiom
(formal) having the right or freedom to do sth
Syn: free

You are at liberty to say what you like.

I am not at liberty to discuss my client's case.

Main entry:libertyidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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