1. Unconstrained; having power to follow the dictates of his own will. Notsubject to the dominion of another. Not compelled to involuntary servitude . Used in thissense as opposed to “slave.”2. Not bound to service for a fixed term of years; in distinction to being bound asan apprentice.3. Enjoying full civic rights.4. Available to all citizens alike without charge; as a free school.5. Available for public use without charge or toll; as a free bridge.6. Not despotic; assuring liberty; defending individual rights against encroachmentby any person or class; instituted by a free people; said of governments, institutions, etc. Webster.7. Certain, and also consistent with an honorable degree in life; as free services, in the feudal law.8. Confined to the person possessing, instead of being shared with others; as a free fishery.9. Not engaged in a war as belligerent or ally; neutral; as in the maxim, “Free ships ake free goods.”