freeness — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The state or condition of being free (unconstrained, unconfined, unencumbered, unobstructed, or free-spirited).

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   Whoever would overthrow the Liberty of a Nation, must begin by subduing the Freeness of Speech; a Thing terrible to Publick Traytors.

   Vern could appreciate his freeness. He was a spirited, buoyant thing.

2. Openness; unreservedness; frankness; ingenuousness; candor.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   The freeness of a confession.

3. Liberality; generosity.

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   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   The freeness in giving.

4. Gratuitousness.

   Usage

   • Uncountable
   • usually

   Examples

   The freeness of divine grace.