What is another word for taking the liberty?
Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪkɪŋ ðə lˈɪbəti] (IPA) 
Taking the liberty is a phrase that implies someone taking an action without asking for permission. Synonyms for the expression include presuming, venturing, daring, rashly assuming, overstepping, infringing, encroaching and overreaching. All of these words indicate an action taken without prior consultation or request. These alternatives provide a more specific understanding of the scope and intensity of the action, as well as the risk associated with it. These synonyms are useful for expressing the need to take the liberty, without the negative connotations the original phrase sometimes implies. Depending on the situation, one of these synonyms might be more appropriate than the others.
