ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: scot (II) + free
1. : free from obligation to pay (as a tax, tribute, or bill)
a mere handful may be owners of land and be taxed while many may own their own houses and escape scot-free — Brian Chapman
2. : completely free of harm
some soul walking scot-free in the place of torment — Joseph Conrad
3. : completely free of penalty
all his clients were guilty and all of them got off scot-free — Norman Douglas