Phrase guide
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noun
A system through which professional athletes are free to play for or sign a contract to play for any team.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A system through which professional athletes are free to play for or sign a contract to play for any team.
The movement of an athlete to a team through this system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
A system through which professional athletes are free to play for or sign a contract to play for any team.
The status of an athlete as a free agent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Synonym of free will
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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Synonyms: free will
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noun
(sports) the state of a professional athlete who is free to negotiate a contract to play for any team
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: representation, delegacy, agency
History
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