encumbrance in English dictionary

  • encumbrance

    Meanings and definitions of "encumbrance"

    • Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
    • (law) an interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
    • noun
      Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
    • noun
      (law)
      an interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
    • noun
      any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
    • noun
      an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
    • noun
      a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

    Synonyms of "encumbrance" in English dictionary

    obstructer, hindrance, onus are the top synonyms of "encumbrance" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of encumbrance

    • encumbrance ( plural  encumbrances)
    • encumbrance (plural encumbrances)
  • EnCumbrance

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