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free hand

noun

ˈfrē-ˈhand

Definition of free hand

as in authorization

the right to act or move freely gave him free hand in managing the club

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Recent Examples of free hand Down the block, a Middle Eastern kid sits on the stoop of a brick apartment building, talking on a phone, gesticulating with his free hand. — Literary Hub, 12 June 2026 The direction – which was visibly obeyed – is nothing new for repeat attendees of Welch’s shows, who have endured the agony of a phone-free hand for two minutes. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026 The 5-foot-7 junior showed slick moves to the basket and a nice shooting touch, aided by the referees’ unwillingness to whistle her for using her free hand to ward off defenders. — Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2026 In the footage, Wang is moving slowly and supporting the child’s head and neck with his free hand. — Owen Clarke, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for free hand

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In fact, American Airlines' current AAdvantage terms say the airline has no general obligation to restore miles withdrawn without authorization.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Finally, for a business process, that review needs to cover the authorization record, too.

— Swapnil Upganlawar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of authorization

Noun

In the last 12 months, the US Congress and White House have given broad latitude to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman to streamline the Artemis Program to land humans on the Moon.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
But the steep angle of the ecliptic at dawn in late autumn helps Venus vault noticeably higher with each passing day for observers at mid-northern latitudes.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

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Seniors deserve affordable medicines, dependable service, and the freedom to choose the pharmacy options that work best for them.

— L. Prather McKinnon, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Yagher says he was largely left to his own devices and given a lot of creative freedom with the video, shooting on the existing but expanded set to fit the dancers.

— Chaz Kangas, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of freedom

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Following a sloppy start Friday on the offensive end and an underwhelming start on the defensive end, the Heat flipped a switch midway through the second quarter to take complete control of the game.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
The race is among a handful of Senate contests this year expected to determine control of the chamber.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026

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