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In fact, American Airlines' current AAdvantage terms say the airline has no general obligation to restore miles withdrawn without authorization.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

Eventually, 2,000 years ago, temperatures dropped far enough due to lower sunlight in the high latitudes, and the effects of carbon dioxide weren’t high enough, so ice sheets started to re-expand.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
Where most body parts can recover from trauma to some degree, damage to our nerves isn’t granted the same latitude.

— Mike McRae October 21, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of latitude

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My first exit gave me that freedom, but also a sense of unfinished business.

— Daniel Kjellén, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The decades-long contract with Cheniere indicates that Qatar sees a risk that freedom of navigation will never return to Hormuz as Iran keeps attacking tankers, Munton said.

— Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of freedom

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On September 19, Miller’s forecast gave the Republicans an almost 36% chance of retaining control of the upper chamber.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
But two more scores from Rexroat of 5 and 54 yards maintained the Eagles’ control of the game.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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