1. (adj)clear, unmortgaged (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law Synonyms: decipherable, exculpated, clear(p), vindicated, clean, clear, open, readable, unclouded, unmortgaged, percipient, clear-cut, clean-cut, exonerated, light, absolved, cleared, well-defined Antonyms: encumbered