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[[image:USflag.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The flag of the [[United States]], a nation founded upon principles of personal freedom, has become a symbol of freedom and [[liberty]] in a wider sense, despite efforts with mixed results from both [[conservatives]] and [[liberals]] to hinder the freedom of American [[citizen]]s.]]

[[image:USflag.jpg|thumb|right|350px|The flag of the [[United States]], a nation founded upon principles of personal freedom, has become a symbol of freedom and [[liberty]] in a wider sense, despite efforts with mixed results from both [[conservatives]] and [[liberals]] to hinder the freedom of American [[citizen]]s.]]

'''Freedom''' is the state of being free or at [[liberty]] rather than in confinement or [[slavery]] or under physical restraint.  More specifically, it can mean:

'''Freedom''' is the state of being free or at [[liberty]] rather than in confinement or [[slavery]] or under physical, mental or spiritual restraint.  More specifically, it can mean:

* Ability to act freely: a state in which somebody is able to act and live as he or she chooses, without being subject to any undue restraints or restrictions.

* Ability to act freely: a state in which somebody is able to act and live as he or she chooses, without being subject to any undue restraints or restrictions.