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- adjective   Not requiring one’s hands to use,handsfree 
- noun A hands-free phone
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Examples
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								The hybrid version is expected to get an average 47 mpg in the city and its MyFord Touch feature lets drivers play music, control interior climate and make calls hands-free. 
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								Talking on a cellphone without a hands-free device is already a primary offense in New York. Effort to Take Texts Off Road Chad Bray 2011 
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								Like everything in the law though, there are some exceptions, including the use of hands-free mode, and use by ambulance, fire department or police vehicles. 
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								The last feature would be especially useful in light of traffic conditions, and alternate destinations can be plotted by voice to comply with hands-free legislation in Ontario and similar laws in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and B.C. Google Offers Free Ambulance Chasing Devices : Law is Cool 2009 
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								Think of it as a serious upgrade to your rear view mirror, adding a hands-free Bluetooth device with stereo speakers, visual call display on the mirror surface itself, an internal phone book and 25 hours of talk time on each battery charge. 
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								It's already illegal for drivers in New York state and a number of states across the country to use their cellular phones while driving unless they're using a hands-free device. Effort to Take Texts Off Road Chad Bray 2011 
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								Other features include reality view, lane assist, and Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling. 2011 CES: Garmin introduces new Dezl 560LT, 560LMT GPS navigators for truckers 2011 
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								They can find alternative routes to the scene through hands-free instruction and use Street View to get an idea of the physical layout before they arrive. Google Offers Free Ambulance Chasing Devices : Law is Cool 2009 
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								The MKS will feature a sleeker design, self-tuning suspension system and hands-free controls and entertainment system. Ford Aims to Breathe Life Into Lincoln Jeff Bennett 2011 
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								Most important, the Yada device solves the most common problem with these hands-free devices: a lack of speaker volume control. 
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