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
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This can occur when staff have physical access to facilities or unrestricted access to systems. Murali Thalluri, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Goldschmidt, 37, is an unrestricted free agent for the first time following eight years with the Arizona Diamondbacks and six with the St. Louis Cardinals. Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024 The San Jose Sharks didn’t wait until the NHL trade deadline to deal one of their more prized pending unrestricted free agents to a contending team, sending goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to the Colorado Avalanche on Monday in a multi-player swap that included three draft picks. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 9 Dec. 2024 Golden State can choose one unrestricted free agent for its roster as long as that person has not previously played under a core player contract for two or more seasons. Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrestricted 

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 21 Dec. 2024.

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