Unfettering: meaning, definitions and examples
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unfettering
[ ʌnˈfɛtərɪŋ ]
liberation process
Unfettering refers to the act of removing restrictions, constraints, or limitations that bind someone or something. It often implies a sense of releasing or setting free from physical or metaphorical bonds. This term is commonly used in contexts where empowerment, freedom, or liberation is emphasized. The process of unfettering allows entities to operate independently and pursue their goals without impediments.
Synonyms
disentangling, freeing, liberating, releasing.
Examples of usage
- The unfettering of the market led to increased competition.
- Unfettering creativity is essential for innovation.
- The new policies aim at unfettering the potential of small businesses.
Translations
Translations of the word "unfettering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 libertação
🇮🇳 स्वतंत्रता
🇩🇪 Befreiung
🇮🇩 pembebasan
🇺🇦 звільнення
🇵🇱 uwolnienie
🇯🇵 解放
🇫🇷 libération
🇪🇸 liberación
🇹🇷 serbest bırakma
🇰🇷 해방
🇸🇦 تحرير
🇨🇿 osvobození
🇸🇰 oslobodenie
🇨🇳 释放
🇸🇮 osvoboditev
🇮🇸 frelsun
🇰🇿 босату
🇬🇪 განთავისუფლება
🇦🇿 azad etmə
🇲🇽 liberación
Etymology
The term 'unfettering' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'fetter', which has its roots in Old English 'fetter' or 'fettr', signifying a chain or shackle for the feet. The concept dates back to the medieval period, where fetters were commonly used to restrain prisoners or livestock. Over time, 'unfetter' became associated with the act of liberating or freeing someone from such physical or metaphorical restraints. In modern usage, it has broadened to include the removal of any kind of limitation, whether in social, economic, or creative contexts. As societies evolve and movements for freedom and rights gain momentum, the term has gained a more pronounced significance in discussions about empowerment and autonomy.