clear

clear, adj.

1. Free from encumbrances or claims.

2. Free from doubt; sure.

3. Unambiguous.

clear, vb.

1. To acquit or exonerate (she was cleared of all wrongdoing).

2. (Of a drawee bank) to pay (a check or draft) out of funds held on behalf of the maker (the bank cleared the employee’s check).

3. (Of a check or draft) to be paid by the drawee bank out of funds held on behalf of the maker (the check cleared yesterday).

4. Maritime law. To settle (customs, harbor dues, etc.) and obtain official permission to leave the port.

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