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   encumbrance

   /ɪnˈkʌmbr(ə)ns/

   noun

   • 1. an impediment or burden: "the horse raised its hind leg as if to rid itself of an encumbrance" Similar hindranceobstructionobstacleimpedimentrestraintconstrainthandicapinconveniencenuisancedisadvantagedrawbackarchaic:cumberresponsibilityobligationliabilityimpositionburdenweightloadtaxstressstrainpressuretroubleworrymillstonealbatrosscross to bearliterary:trammelarchaic:cumberOpposite helpasset
   • ▪ a mortgage or other claim on property or assets: "details of encumbrances on property"
   • ▪ a person, especially a child, who is dependent on someone else for support.

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting an encumbered state; formerly also as incumbrance): from Old French encombrance, from encombrer ‘block up’ (see encumber).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCUMBRANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ENCUMBRANCE definition: 1. something that makes it difficult for you to do something: 2. a mortgage (= an agreement to…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ENCUMBRANCE is something that encumbers : impediment, burden. How to use encumbrance in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCUMBRANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. a thing that impedes or is burdensome; hindrance. 2. law. a burden or charge upon property, such as a mortgage or lien. 3. rare. a dependent person, esp a child. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. encumbrance in American English. (ɛnˈkʌmbrəns ; ɪnˈkʌmbrəns ) noun. 1.

5. www.investopedia.com › terms › eEncumbrance: Definition, Examples, and Types - Investopedia

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   Apr 9, 2024 · An encumbrance is a claim against a property made by a party who is not the property owner. An encumbrance can impact the transferability of the property and restrict...

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › encumbranceencumbrance noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of encumbrance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Something that blocks you from doing what you want to do is an encumbrance, like the rocky soil in your garden that makes it impossible for you to grow tomatoes. A burden or hindrance can also be an encumbrance, the way wearing thick knitted mittens makes it harder for you to dial your cell phone — your mittens are an encumbrance.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › encumbranceEncumbrance - definition of encumbrance by The Free Dictionary

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   Define encumbrance. encumbrance synonyms, encumbrance pronunciation, encumbrance translation, English dictionary definition of encumbrance. n. 1. One that encumbers; a burden or impediment. 2. A lien or claim on property that diminishes its value or affects transfer of ownership but does not...