free agency
"Free agency" allows professional athletes to choose their team, offering them greater career control and often leading to more lucrative contracts.
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Definition
B2Professional Sports
(common)The status of an athlete who is eligible to sign a contract with any team after their existing contract has expired or they have been released.
Example
- After his contract ended, he entered free agency and received offers from several teams.
- Free agency allows players to negotiate better deals.
C1General
(figurative)The ability to act independently without being constrained by external control.
Example
- She valued her free agency in making career decisions.
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