The status of being unregulated or uninhibited by normative social, political, and/or geographic factors. Similar to but not synonymous with the term 'freelance'.

'Carol is a designer-at-large. She has been in six different cities in the last two years marketing her graphic design services to other small businesses.'

at-large by Ethan Andersen April 21, 2006

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President-at-large

Secretary of State: presently Hillary Clinton. This person directly represents the President, especially in foriegn policy matters; also, third successor to the Presidency behind the Vice-President, and the Speaker of the House.

President-at-large, Secretary Hillary Clintion, is constantly on the move around the world addressing issues for the President.

President-at-large by Guido1 April 19, 2009

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Attorney at large

An attorney that cannot be or has not been located.

Do you know when your attorney at large is going to return your call?

Attorney at large by SPWhite June 28, 2023

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Eternity leave

When some resigns or retires from a job, they are on "eternity leave". This can also refer to someone who has passed away, especially someone who worked somewhere for a long time, retired/resigned, then passed away later.

Oh I'm sorry, you didn't know that Kelly is on eternity leave? She resigned and moved to Hawaii!

With regrets I would like to inform you that my boss is officially on eternity leave. I will never see or hear them again. Ever.

Eternity leave by LingDanc803 February 7, 2023

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