free agent

noun

: a person who is able to act freely without being controlled by someone else

: a professional athlete (such as a baseball player) who is free to sign a contract to play for any team

Full Definition of FREE AGENT

: a professional athlete (as a baseball player) who is free to negotiate a contract with any team

— free agency noun

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1955

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