Why does Merriam-Webster dictionary define "liberal" as "lacking moral restraint,licentious"?

You need to learn how to use a dictionary and then learn what obsolete means.Why does Merriam-Webster dictionary define "liberal" as "lacking moral restraint,licentious"?
You should look up the word "obsolete" that immediately precedes that definition.



A better one for a true liberal is: "not bound by authoritarianism", because we will not let you circumvent the Constitution.
I guess they agree it is "obsolete" as well.

Nice way to quote out of context. Do you work for Britebart?



1lib路er路al adj \藞li-b(蓹-)r蓹l\

Definition of LIBERAL

1

a : of, relating to, or based on the liberal arts %26lt;liberal education%26gt;

b archaic : of or befitting a man of free birth

2

a : marked by generosity : openhanded %26lt;a liberal giver%26gt;

b : given or provided in a generous and openhanded way %26lt;a liberal meal%26gt;

c : ample, full

3

obsolete : lacking moral restraint : licentious

4

: not literal or strict : loose %26lt;a liberal translation%26gt;

5

: broad-minded; especially : not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or traditional forms

6

a : of, favoring, or based upon the principles of liberalism

b capitalized : of or constituting a political party advocating or associated with the principles of political liberalism; especially : of or constituting a political party in the United Kingdom associated with ideals of individual especially economic freedom, greater individual participation in government, and constitutional, political, and administrative reforms designed to secure these objectives

鈥?lib路er路al路ly adverb

鈥?lib路er路al路ness noun

See liberal defined for English-language learners 禄Why does Merriam-Webster dictionary define "liberal" as "lacking moral restraint,licentious"?
it says: OBSOLETE: lacking moral restraint : licentious
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Clearly that was a use at the time when LIBERALS created the US, you did know that those that pushed for the revolution and separation from England were liberals didn't you? The conservatives fought to retain the status quo at the time, that was stay with England. It was an attempt at labeling the nation's forefathers as less.Why does Merriam-Webster dictionary define "liberal" as "lacking moral restraint,licentious"?
lib路er路al鈥?
鈥揳djective
1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. ( often initial capital letter ) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9. characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10. given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11. not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12. of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13. of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.
鈥搉oun
14. a person of liberal principles or views, esp. in politics or religion.
15. ( often initial capital letter ) a member of a liberal party in politics, esp. of the Liberal party in Great Britain.
That is not what it says. Anyway the term is "progressive". It's like Republicans always say "we want to take our country back" They mean this literally, as in "backwards" to their failed administration which almost destroyed America. Progressives want progress, and forward motion, a fixing of the Republican's miserably failed economic policies.
Interesting how selective you are in citing part of the definition.

My moral restraint has been exemplary and you would mark me as a Liberal.

Your twist isn't not working.
Because words have meanings. That also why libs constantly try to change the definition of common words.
It sounds more PC than just saying ' brainless '
Disgusting, I knew it!

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