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- free and clear
free and clear
free and clear
without 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 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 clear
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]
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
|---|
| Mariya | | mah-REE-yah (Russian) | Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian |
| Otieno | | - | Eastern African, Luo |
| Yulduz | | - | Uzbek |
| Doris | | DAWR-is (English), DO-ris (German) | English, German, Croatian, Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology |
| Desiree | | [deizi:'rei] | |
| Aureole | | AWR-ee-ol | English (Rare) |