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clear — [klir] adj. [ME cler < OFr < L clarus, orig., clear sounding, hence clear, bright: for IE base see CLAMOR] 1. free from clouds or mist; bright; light [a clear day] 2. free from cloudiness, muddiness, etc.; transparent or pure; not turbid [a … English World dictionary
clear — adj 1: unencumbered by outstanding claims or interests a search showed the title was clear 2: free from doubt or ambiguity Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
Clear title — is the phrase used to state that the owner of real property owns it free and clear of encumbrances. In a more limited sense, it is used to state that, although the owner does not own clear title, it is nevertheless within the power of the owner… … Wikipedia
clear — I. adjective Etymology: Middle English clere, from Anglo French cler, from Latin clarus clear, bright; akin to Latin calare to call more at low Date: 13th century 1. a. bright, luminous b. cloudless; specifically less than one tenth covered … New Collegiate Dictionary
clear — {{11}}clear (adj.) late 13c., bright, from O.Fr. cler clear (of sight and hearing), light, bright, shining; sparse (12c., Mod.Fr. clair), from L. clarus clear, loud, of sounds; in transf. use, of sights, bright, distinct; also illustrious, famous … Etymology dictionary
free and clear — adj. Of property, unencumbered by liens. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008. free and clear Property ownership that is not subject to a secu … Law dictionary
free from encumbrance — index clear (unencumbered), disencumber Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
solvent — sol·vent / säl vənt/ adj: able to pay all legal debts as they become due Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. solvent … Law dictionary
title — ti·tle n [Anglo French, inscription, legal right, from Old French, from Latin titulum inscription, chapter heading, part of the law that sanctions an action] 1 a: the means or right by which one owns or possesses property; broadly: the quality of … Law dictionary
cloud on title — cloud on title: an interest (as a lien) in real property that if valid impairs the owner s title compare quiet Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. cloud on title … Law dictionary
