free list

noun

1. a list or register of articles that may be brought into a country duty-free.

free list

noun

1. commerce a list of commodities not subject to tariffs
2. a list of people admitted free

Word History and Origins

Origin of free list¹

First recorded in 1800–10

Example Sentences

Ye know what Pulu is, iv coorse, an' I'm sure ye'll be glad to know that this refreshin' bev'rage or soap is on th' free list.

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Well, thin, joss sticks an' opyum f'r smokin' ar-re on th' free list!

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I have not seen it represented; for, the free list being suspended, prudence would not permit me to attend.

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I'll manage it for you, Joe: I'll put her name down upon the free list; herself and friend.

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The securities offered at these meetings are divided into two classes, the Regular and the Free List.

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