free zone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of free zone
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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First, Tuvalu and Vanuatu could encourage their Pacific Island counterparts to create a regional fossil free zone treaty that prohibits the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels throughout the territories and territorial waters of members.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2022
The free zone adjoining the port is one of Dubai’s key economic development zones, allowing companies to sort and assemble products without the complications of clearing customs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022
Industry sources say the free zone mechanism under the new UAE regime will likely involve all firms filing returns but with no tax applied to those doing business solely overseas.
From Reuters ● Feb. 17, 2022
Bar’s free zone, like similar areas in Dubai and other ports, was originally meant to help it become a transshipment center by avoiding lengthy customs procedures for goods destined for transport onward.
From New York Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
With the ample space it offers for expansion, the Industrial Canal is the logical location for the free zone.
From The Industrial Canal and Inner Harbor of New Orleans History, Description and Economic Aspects of Giant Facility Created to Encourage Industrial Expansion and Develop Commerce by Dabney, Thomas Ewing
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