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Idiom free and clear Theme: OWNERSHIP without encumbrance, particularly in regard to the ownership of something. (Fixed order.)After the last payment, Jane owned the car free and clear.If you can t prove that you own the house and the land it stands on free and clear, you can't sell it.
Idiom free and clear without debt or legal claims.He owns a home in Mexico free and clear. Usage notes: usually said about houses and property
free and clearWithout having a competing claim against it, as from a financial institution. After paying on it for five years, I finally own my car free and clear! free and clearwithout encumbrance, particularly in regard to the ownership of something, After the last payment, Jane owned the car free and clear. If you can't prove that you own the house and the land it stands on free and clear, you can't sell it. free and clearWithout any legal encumbrance, such as a lien or mortgage. For example, After the mortgage was paid off they owned the house free and clear. [Mid-1800s] |