At-large Definition
ătlärj
adjective
Relating to or representing a nation, state, or district as a whole.
An at-large city councilor.
American Heritage
Free from confinement, control, or restraint.
Webster's New World Law
Chosen by the electorate of, or representing the residents of, an entire political unit, such as a state, country, or city, as opposed to a subdivision of the unit, such as a district, riding, or ward.
Webster's New World Law
Not ordered or organized by topics, especially when referring to a group of statutes or ordinances.
Webster's New World Law
Alternative spelling of at large.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- on-the-loose
- loose
- escaped
- go-as-you-please
phrase
(idiomatic) On the loose; roaming freely; not confined.
For a nervous twenty-four hours, three wanted criminals were at large in the city.
The ambassador-at-large was designated to the Middle East as a region, rather than to a specific country.
Wiktionary
In general; as a whole.
Some people support the measure, but the community at large will probably be against it.
Wiktionary
(US, politics, of an election) Having an electorate across multiple districts.
The city has five city council districts, however the mayor is elected at large.
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Origin of At-large
From Old French au large (“at liberty and other senses")
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