Nolo's Plain-English Law Dictionary
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- Free And Clear
- Property ownership that is not subject to a secured debt, such as a mortgage or car loan. For example, if you have paid off the mortgage on your house and no creditor has filed a lien (claim) against it, you own your house free and clear.


