"free agency" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: free agencies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} free agency (countable and uncountable, plural free agencies)
  1. (sports) A system through which professional athletes are free to play for or sign a contract to play for any team. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-free_agency-en-noun-Ul4RE0t6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 54 25 21 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  2. (sports) The movement of an athlete to a team through free agency. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Sports Related terms: free agent
    Sense id: en-free_agency-en-noun-KXn82BfR Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
  3. (sports) The status of an athlete as a free agent. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Sports
    Sense id: en-free_agency-en-noun-7XvyT8TZ Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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