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freelance

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) freelance (noun)
  2. 2) freelance (adjective)
  3. 3) freelance (verb)

1free·lance

noun \ˈfrē-ˌlan(t)s\

Definition of FREELANCE

1
a usually free lance : a mercenary soldier especially of the Middle Ages : condottiere b : a person who acts independently without being affiliated with or authorized by an organization
2
: a person who pursues a profession without a long-term commitment to any one employer
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First Known Use of FREELANCE

1820

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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