Liberation
(noun)
- The act of setting free, particularly from oppression or captivity.
- The process or means of releasing or being released from some constraint or restriction.
- The state of being free from some kind of restriction, control, or obligation.
Origin:
From middle english, from old french liberation, from latin liberatio ("a setting free"), from liberare ("to set free") from proto-indo-european *leyp- ("to cling, adhere, stick").
Examples:
- The liberation of the country from the dictator's rule was a major achievement.
- The liberation of the city from the occupying forces was celebrated by the people.
- The hostages' liberation was the result of a daring rescue mission.
- The new law is expected to lead to the liberation of people from the burden of taxes.
- The therapy sessions led to her liberation from her fears.