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On Liberty

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UtilitarianismA doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
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The belief that an action is right if it benefits the most people
LibertyThe state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.
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Freedom from control, interference, obligation, restriction, hampering conditions, etc.; power or right of doing, thinking, speaking, etc., according to choice.
TyrannyCruel and oppressive government or rule.
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A nation under cruel and oppressive government.
DemocracyA system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
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A system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
OmnipotenceThe quality of having unlimited or very great power.
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Unlimited power and ability to do anything.