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 Oren Burks, who started when Greenlaw dealt with injury issues during the season, remains an unrestricted free agent. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2024 Jackson was one of four unrestricted free agents signed or re-signed by the Rams in the first wave of NFL free agency. March 12, 2024 Right guard Kevin Dotson, who played well for the Rams after being acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, agreed to terms before free agency began. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024 This year’s free agency period officially opens at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13, although teams can negotiate with unrestricted free agents over the previous two days. Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 12 Mar. 2024 Martin can become an unrestricted free agent this summer with a $7.1 million player option in his contract for next season. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024 The Epic Pass, which offers unlimited and unrestricted access to more than 40 different mountain resorts and limited access to dozens more, will start at $982, Vail Resorts shared with Travel + Leisure. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2024 Inevitable plans to dispense unrestricted $500 grants to more than 50 disabled 18-25 year olds in the L.A. area who are pursuing careers in screenwriting and filmmaking and experiencing financial hardship. Angelique Jackson, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024 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

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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 28 Mar. 2024.

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