free and clear

adj

He was found not guilty and walked out of the courtroom free and clear.

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.