brīve

Etymology
From. First attested in the late 18th, early 19th century with the meaning (legally, juridically given) “permission,” “privilege.”

Noun

 * 1)  freedom, liberty situation in which there is no subordination, dependence

Usage notes
The word is the most frequent term used in the sense “freedom,” “liberty.” Its synonyms, , and , though attested, are clearly dated or old-fashioned.