unrestricted

adjective

un·​re·​strict·​ed ˌən-ri-ˈstrik-təd How to pronounce unrestricted (audio)
: not having limits : not subject to restriction : not restricted
unrestricted areas
an unrestricted discussion

Examples of unrestricted in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Backup centers Alex Len and JaVale McGee will also be unrestricted free agents this summer. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 21 Apr. 2024 Granlund, 32, and Sturm, 28, are set to become unrestricted free agents in 2025, and Kunin, 26, is a pending restricted free agent, who could become a UFA next year as well. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2024 The combo forward, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, reiterated his preference is to stay with the Hornets. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024 Every partner that engages in the PTM process receives an unrestricted $500 grant from the PTM Fund. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2024 Maritime law is permissive of blockades as long as humanitarian aid is unrestricted. Zach Helder, Foreign Affairs, 22 Mar. 2024 The unrestricted free agents back with the Chiefs include defensive linemen Chris Jones, Mike Pennel, Derrick Nnadi and Tershawn Wharton, along with linebacker Drue Tranquill and safety Deon Bush. Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024 These final few games, Sharks’ coach David Quinn said, will help finalize the team’s opinions on various pending unrestricted free agents, or soon-to-be restricted free agents. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024 Bound for unrestricted free agency in July, he’s done little to decrease his value on the court, posting per game career highs in points (21.3), rebounds (7.5), defensive rebounds (6.4), steals (one), field goals made (8.2) and 3-pointers made (2.3). Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrestricted was in 1750

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“Unrestricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrestricted. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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