taken the liberty

A form of take the liberty — To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of take the liberty
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APA

taken the liberty. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20the%20liberty

MLA

“taken the liberty.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20the%20liberty. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taken the liberty,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20the%20liberty.

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