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free agent

noun

Definition of free agent

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

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But the Raiders signing free agent Corey Liuget a week ago didn’t bode well for interior linemen on the bubble. — Matt Kawahara, SFChronicle.com, "Raiders roster cuts tracker: Keelan Doss, Anthony Rush reportedly waived," 31 Aug. 2019 From a free agent to a bronzed bust, Jim’s selfless sacrifice, perseverance and never giving up on his goal are important life lessons that can inspire us all,’’ Hall of Fame president and CEO David Baker said in a statement. — Steven Wine, BostonGlobe.com, "Jim Langer, ex-Dolphins Hall of Fame center, dies at 71," 30 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of free agent

1955, in the meaning defined above

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free agent

noun

English Language Learners Definition of free agent

: 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
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