173. Freedom

autonomy

independent self-rule free from outside influence.

democratism

a doctrine of or belief in social equality or the right of all people to participate equally in politics.

eleutheromania

Rare. a strong desire for freedom.

eleutherophobia

an abnormal fear of freedom.

franchise

1 . a condition of freedom.

2 . a right or privilege, especially the right to vote.

libertarianism

1 . the advocacy of freedom, especially in thought or conduct.

2 . Theology. the advocacy of the doctrine of free will. See also necessitarianism . — libertarian , n ., adj.

liberticide

1 . the destruction of freedom.

2 . the destroyer of freedom. — liberticidal, adj.

manumission

the act of setting free or being set free from slavery; emancipation.