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encumbrance
[ en-kuhm-bruhns ]
noun
- something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance:
Poverty was a lifelong encumbrance.
- a dependent person, especially a child.
- Law. a burden or claim on property, as a mortgage.
encumbrance
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noun
- a thing that impedes or is burdensome; hindrance
- law a burden or charge upon property, such as a mortgage or lien
- rare.a dependent person, esp a child
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of encumbrance1
Example Sentences
On the defensive side, Carson Soucy was allowed to sign for three years in Vancouver, with the Kraken balking at going more than two because they didn’t want long-term encumbrances blocking Evans.
That's why they've now assigned a receiver in order to prevent the transfer, sale or encumbrance of any of those assets.
It allows money to grow without the encumbrance of taxes, having been designed as a mechanism for the average person to improve their long-term financial standing.
The grantor testifies that the real estate is free and clear from any encumbrances or defects.
But, eventually, families and jobs and the various other encumbrances of adult life conspire to pull you away.
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