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Meaning of take the liberty | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“I took the liberty of adding your name to the list.”
“—What about Dignam? says Bob Doran. Who's talking about ...? / —Dead! says Alf. He's no more dead than you are. / —Maybe so, says Joe. They took the liberty of burying him this morning anyhow.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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