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
Recent Examples on the Web Mykhailiuk, who has played for seven teams (Celtics plus Los Angeles Lakers, Detroit Pistons, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets), is an unrestricted free agent after the expiration of his one-year contract that paid him $2,346,614 in 2023-24. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2024 The Avs would also like to bring back unrestricted free agent Jonathan Drouin, but both of those players’ new deals could be $10 million or more combined. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 22 June 2024 Five of the 15 artists to receive the award of $50,000 in unrestricted funds are based in Los Angeles. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024 While some advocate for restrictions on transgender participation in sports and reconsidering LGBTQ education in schools, others advocate for unrestricted care for trans youth, sometimes dismissing mental health counseling as transphobic. Sara Stockton, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unrestricted 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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