unhampered

un·ham·pered | \ ˌən-ˈham-pərd

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Definition of unhampered

: not impeded or restrained : not hampered unhampered freedom/authority There were many references to cyberspace as a community: vast clusters of people communicating with one another, unhampered by geography.— Nora Sayre

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Recent Examples on the Web In Mendelsohn’s earlier works, classics slip in and out unhampered and unquestioned, like a friend with a key to the house. — Giancarlo Buonomo, New Republic, "Some People Just Don’t Like The Odyssey," 3 Oct. 2017 A midday picnic for the school’s seniors across the street also continued unhampered. — Hannah Knowles, sacbee, "Elk Grove High cancels Friday classes following power outage," 25 Aug. 2017 Washington, however, has declared it in its interest to ensure that the conflicts are resolved peacefully and that freedom of navigation and overflight remain unhampered. — Christopher Bodeen, USA TODAY, "China protests U.S. ship sailing by island in South China Sea," 11 Aug. 2017 Washington, however, has declared it in its interest to ensure that the conflicts are resolved peacefully and that freedom of navigation and overflight remain unhampered. — Washington Post, "US warship sails close to China-held island in disputed sea," 10 Aug. 2017

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“Unhampered.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhampered. Accessed 20 January 2020.

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