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

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
Recent Examples on the Web Given what people are generating so far—including images of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris kissing or giving a thumbs-up on the way to the Twin Towers in an apparent 9/11 attack—the unrestricted outputs may not last for long. Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024 Liberal philanthropists should give unrestricted support to groups including the American Constitution Society, the American Civil Liberties Union and the National Lawyers Guild. Michael Avery, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2024 Israel would also not allow unrestricted access for Gazans seeking to return to their homes in the north — insisting that its forces be permitted to establish checkpoints to monitor the movement of the displaced. John Hudson, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 People wonder: Does receiving unrestricted cash mean that people are going to just stop working? Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrestricted 

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Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 14 Sep. 2024.

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