cause of liberty

collocation in English

meaningsofcauseandliberty

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cause
noun
uk
/kɔːz/us
/kɑːz/
the reason why something, especially something ...
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liberty
noun
uk
/ˈlɪb.ə.ti/us
/ˈlɪb.ɚ.t̬i/
formal
the freedom to live as you wish or go where ...
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(Definition ofcauseandlibertyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Terrible scars are carried by people in our country—scars suffered in thecauseofliberty.
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But we take office and the sacredcauseoflibertyis raised.
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Thecauseoflibertyhas already gained by the revocation of many war-time emergency powers.
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For six years, we fought, not for any material gain, but for the sacredcauseoflibertyand freedom.
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If that is an argument for imposing on him by law a wise course of conduct, then of course thecauseoflibertyis lost.
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I understood that he said that it was not a good step in thecauseoflibertyto create new offences.
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It merely introduces a measure of reason and uniformity into this branch of the law, thus helping to safeguard thecauseofliberty.
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He was in constant pursuit of his avowed quest "to serve the greatcauseofliberty".
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They afford proof that in spite of all its many other pre-occupations at the present time this country has not ceased to champion thecauseofliberty.
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I think that would be of tremendous advantage, not merely in thecauseoflibertyand justice but also to the farmers and the owners of tied houses.
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It is not understood how there is any assistance to the administration of justice or to thecauseoflibertyif one seeks to define subversion.
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In this battle, we have fought for thecauseofliberty, and for the peace of the world.
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This citation was created to honor meritorious services rendered to thecauseoflibertyamong the people throughout the world.
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Soldiers deserted in astonishing great numbers as hardships at camp overcame their motivation and dedication to fight for thecauseofliberty.
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He seeks solace in the beauty of nature (especially in sections ten and thirteen), and is a martyr of sorts to thecauseofliberty.
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