Iphone iCloud Activation Lock

If a iPhone has iCloud activation lock can you still use it.
And also is there anyway to get rid of the lock.
Thanks

If the phone hasn't been activated, you cannot use it. The only way to get rid of the lock is to enter the original owner's Apple ID and password. If you are thinking about buying an Activation Locked phone, don't.

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