Etymology:
Meaning:
"Scot free" means to escape punishment or consequences for an offense.
Origin:
The phrase has its roots in the medieval English legal system. In the 13th century, "scot" referred to a tax levied on the king's subjects. If someone failed to pay their scot, they could be punished severely. However, if the king decided not to prosecute the offender, they would be said to have gone "scot free."
Over time, the phrase came to be used more generally to describe anyone who escaped punishment or retribution for their actions.
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