Definition of free–for–all
: a competition, dispute, or fight open to all comers and usually with no rules : brawl; also : a chaotic situation resembling a free-for-all especially in lacking rules or structure the press conference deteriorated into a free–for–all
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First Known Use of free–for–all
1874
FREE–FOR–ALL Defined for English Language Learners
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: an uncontrolled fight or competition that involves many people
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