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duty-free

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du⋅ty-free

[doo-tee-free, dyoo-]
–adjective, adverb
1. free of customs duty: duty-free cargo; merchandise shipped duty-free.
2. pertaining to or selling goods for import or export free of the usual customs duty: a duty-free shop at the airport.

Origin:
1680–90
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du·ty-free   (dōō'tē-frē', dyōō'-)
adj.  
  1. Exempt from customs duties: duty-free merchandise.

  2. Of, relating to, or being a region or establishment in which imported goods are exempt from customs duties: a duty-free port; a duty-free shop.

du'ty-free' adv.
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