free

free
Not subject to legal constraint of another.
Unconstrained; having power to follow the dictates of own will.
Not subject to the dominion of another. Not compelled to involuntary servitude; used in this sense as opposed to "slave."
Not bound to service for a fixed term of years; in distinction to being bound as an apprentice.
Enjoying full civic rights.
Available to all citizens alike without charge; as a free school.
Not despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachment by any person or class; instituted by a free people; said of governments, institutions, etc.
Certain, and also consistent with an honorable degree in life; as free services, in the feudal law.
Confined to the person possessing, instead of being shared with others; as a free fishery.
Not engaged in a war as belligerent or ally; neutral, as in the maxim: "Free ships make free goods."
See also freedom

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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