English Dictionary

free and clear

形容詞

比較不可 所有格 人物

(law, of a possession) In a condition of lawful outright ownership, without restrictions or encumbrances. / (law, of a person) Possessing such lawful outright ownership.

日本語の意味

（物件について）法的に完全な所有状態で、制限や担保、その他の負債等がなく、自由に所有されている状態 / （人について）上記のような、完全な法的所有状態の権利を実際に有していること

After the final payment, the house's title was free and clear, giving her complete control of the property.

最終支払いの後、その家の所有権は抵当権や担保、その他の制約が一切ない完全な所有となり、彼女はその不動産を完全に管理できるようになった。

意味（1）

(law, of a possession) In a condition of lawful outright ownership, without restrictions or encumbrances.

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

意味（2）

(law, of a person) Possessing such lawful outright ownership.

I made the last payment on the house today. . . . We’re free and clear.