scot-free

Meaning

Adverb

Free of scot, free of tax.
Without consequences or penalties, to go free without payment.

Origin

From Middle English scotfre, from Old English scotfrēo ("scot-free; exempt from royal tax or imposts"), equivalent to scot + -free.

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