What does "free and clear" mean?

In a condition of lawful outright ownership, without restrictions or encumbrances.

What is a synonym for "free and clear"?

Common synonyms include: above water, all clear, all straight, by one, clear, held.

adj

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Adjective

1
In a condition of lawful outright ownership, without restrictions or encumbrances. not-comparable
"[T]hey cannot at once name a dozen in the town who own their farms free and clear."
2
Possessing such lawful outright ownership. not-comparable
"I made the last payment on the house today. . . . We’re free and clear."

"[T]hey cannot at once name a dozen in the town who own their farms free and clear."