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at large

at large definition - legal

adj

Free from confinement, control, or restraint.
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.
Not ordered or organized by topics, especially when referring to a group of statutes or ordinances.

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