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Adjective

1. 1
   Designating an area in which military personnel have authority to shoot on anyone without obtaining prior clearance. not-comparable

   "On 1 August 1793, the Convention had permitted its commanders there to introduce free-fire zones in troubled areas."

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"On 1 August 1793, the Convention had permitted its commanders there to introduce free-fire zones in troubled areas."

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