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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But unlike with Lindgren, a pending unrestricted free agent likely in his last year with New York, the Rangers gave Lafrenière a vote of confidence with his extension in October. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025 Brown is set to be an unrestricted free agent and is making $23 million this season. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025 Ferraro, 26, can become an unrestricted free agent once the deal expires in 2026. Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025 Holland, who will likely become an unrestricted free agent later this spring, where he’s expected to sign with the highest bidder, will probably go down in history as one of the greatest teases the franchise has had on defense in decades because his skill set hasn’t matched his production. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unrestricted 

Word History

First Known Use

1750, in the meaning defined above

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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 Feb. 2025.

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