free and clear

Idioms  

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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Example Sentences

Plaintiffs have likewise objected, saying he is trying to wipe out those liabilities and buy it back on the cheap, free and clear of tort liabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal

I assume you would prefer your husband to leave his estate to you free and clear.

From MarketWatch

It’s good to be free and clear of debt.

From MarketWatch

You are not paying interest, you own the property free and clear, and you only need to worry about your property taxes and homeowner’s insurance.

From MarketWatch

Your stepdaughter may not be free and clear of her estranged husband’s credit-card debt even though he has signed a notarized affidavit to say he is solely responsible for this debt.

From MarketWatch