In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
Protection against the tyranny of political rulers
Absence of restraint
Opportunity to do whatever one likes
Opportunity to develop oneself fully
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UPSC IAS – 2019
Liberty, in a comprehensive political sense, is not merely the absence of external constraints (negative liberty) or permission to do anything one desires (which would lead to chaos). The most appropriate definition encompasses the positive conception of liberty, which is the provision of conditions and opportunities necessary for individuals to realize their full potential and capabilities.