Cryptic crossword clue
They’re at liberty to be privileged citizens 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FREEMEN

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does FREEMEN mean?

FREEMEN noun
  1. A free person, particularly:

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