"free-fire" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} free-fire (not comparable)
  1. Designating an area in which military personnel have authority to shoot on anyone without obtaining prior clearance. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Military

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