Take The Liberty Meaning
(idiomatic) To act on one's own authority, without asking for permission.
Example: I took the liberty of adding your name to the list.
1922, James Joyce, Ulysses Episode 12, The Cyclops
—What about Dignam? says Bob Doran. Who's talking about ...?
—Dead! says Alf. He's no more dead than you are.
—Maybe so, says Joe. They took the liberty of burying him this morning anyhow.
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