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schrankenlos

without bounds, unchecked

adverb SHRANK-en-lohs Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Degree

Also means

unrestrained, limitless

Usage Note

Schrankenlos (from Schranke, barrier/limit) means without any limits, checks, or restraints. Schrankenlose Macht — unbounded power. Used in political and philosophical contexts to describe the absence of all constraints on power or behaviour. It has a critical or cautionary tone.

Examples

"Er verfolgte seine Ziele schrankenlos und ohne Rücksicht auf andere."

Natural Translation

He pursued his goals without restraint and with no regard for others.

Literal Translation

He pursued his goals without-bounds and without consideration for others.

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