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free and clear

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  1. Without 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]


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Iran probably won’t put a minus sign in front of U.S. growth figures this year, but that doesn’t mean American investors are free and clear.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

I own my home free and clear and have no other debt at all.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Now that she’s free and clear, it’s Milioti’s time to shine.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

They still aren’t free and clear, having played more games than most contenders they’re competing against.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Since I wasn’t screeching at him to get away, he must’ve thought he was free and clear to a fine, feathered dinner.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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