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free rein

n.
Unlimited freedom to act or make decisions: gave me free rein to reorganize the department.
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free′ rein′


n.
unhampered freedom of movement, choice, or action.
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Noun1.free rein - the removal of constraints; "he gave free rein to his impulses"; "they gave full play to the artist's talent"
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freedom - the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
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