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 This allowed Yurtseven to become an unrestricted free agent and sign with the Jazz, as the Heat instead signed veteran center Thomas Bryant and promoted developmental center Orlando Robinson from a two-way deal to a standard contract in free agency this past summer. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2024 Rams safety Jordan Fuller, a team captain, is a pending unrestricted free agent. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 Brett Rypien was released at midseason after proving not to be the answer as Stafford’s backup, and Carson Wentz is a pending unrestricted free agent. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024 Contract: Bethel, who turns 34 in June, is an unrestricted free agent. Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024 The Royals have three years of club control left before Singer hits unrestricted free agency ahead of the 2027 season. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2024 The resolution demands an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages, unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and pushes back against any effort to forcibly displace Palestinian civilians. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 The Epic Pass, which is one of the best multi-resort passes in skiing and typically goes on sale in March for the next season, offers unlimited and unrestricted access to more than 40 different mountains along with limited access to dozens more resorts all over the world. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2024 Contract: Hand, who turns 29 in November, is an unrestricted free agent. Daniel Oyefusi, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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