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May 26, 2026

unfettered

/ʌnˈfɛtəd/adjective

Free from limits or restraints.

Example sentences

  • “Reporters were given unfettered access to the trial.”
  • “The new law gives the president almost unfettered power over the budget.”

Fetters were chains for the feet, which explains the image. Common in 'unfettered access' and 'unfettered power'.

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