unrestricted
adjective
un·re·strict·ed
ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted
unrestricted areas
an unrestricted discussion
Examples of unrestricted in a Sentence
it's an unrestricted marathon—anyone can run in it
the author of the book has an unrestricted view of what qualifies as "art"
an unrestricted license to operate a motor vehicle
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But that also means Kempe, 28, who can be an unrestricted free agent in 2026, stands to cash in big-time.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Each artist is awarded a life-changing $525,000 in unrestricted funds allocated over seven years and an incentive of up to $25,000 to save for retirement.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
The terminations have sparked multiple court fights that appear aimed at asserting what the Trump administration believes is the president's unrestricted power to remove executive branch officials.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
The only two players on the Heat’s season-ending 15-man standard roster who are set to enter free agency this upcoming summer are Mitchell (restricted free agent) and Alec Burks (unrestricted free agent).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Each artist is awarded a life-changing $525,000 in unrestricted funds allocated over seven years and an incentive of up to $25,000 to save for retirement.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 1 May 2025
The terminations have sparked multiple court fights that appear aimed at asserting what the Trump administration believes is the president's unrestricted power to remove executive branch officials.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
The only two players on the Heat’s season-ending 15-man standard roster who are set to enter free agency this upcoming summer are Mitchell (restricted free agent) and Alec Burks (unrestricted free agent).
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestricted. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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