free list
Americannoun
noun
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commerce a list of commodities not subject to tariffs
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a list of people admitted free
Etymology
Origin of free list
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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The executions would be raised in discussions on the Commission's proposal to put Kuwait on the visa free list, Schinas added.
From Reuters • Nov. 16, 2022
It’s a great resource, usually with a free list of locally well-adapted plants.
From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2021
Mr. Macauley felt, therefore, that a partial reduction of from 25% to 10% should be tried before any free list measure was considered.
From Time Magazine Archive
Up the other side of this tariff schedule rushed the coalition army, skirting the coal tar salient temporarily lest it be treacherously mined, but forcing ergot and crude chicle on the free list.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Hey, young fellow,” hailed a man appearing at this moment—“I suppose there’s a free list for friends?”
From The Motion Picture Chums at Seaside Park The Rival Photo Theatres of the Boardwalk by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
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