1. rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

    e.g. cleared land
           cleared streets free of fallen trees and debris
           a cleared passage through the underbrush
           played poker on the cleared dining room table

2. freed from any question of guilt

    e.g. is absolved from all blame
           was now clear of the charge of cowardice
           his official honor is vindicated

    Synonym: absolvedclearexculpatedexoneratedvindicated