free rein

noun

: unrestricted liberty of action or decision

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Allen and Unger have worked with a few organizations that had no ERG policies or executive sponsors and gave ERGs free rein. —

Julie Kratz, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 That move that would oust current IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel from the agency before the end of his term and give the Trump administration free rein to undo Democratic changes. —

Tobias Burns, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 Fashion designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, who has dressed Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Pope John Paul II, says he was given free rein to design the liturgical garments for Notre Dame. —

Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024 Focus Features has given Eggers free rein and what looks like considerable resources to execute his vision. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for free rein