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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 is a noun that means something that makes it difficult for you to do something, or a mortgage or other charge on a property. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and business meaning with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     ENCUMBRANCE meaning: 1. something that makes it difficult...

   • Znaczenie Encumbrance, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ENCUMBRANCE definicja: 1. something that makes it difficult...

   • Encumbrance in Simplified Chinese

     ENCUMBRANCE translate: 累赘|负担. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Encumbrance in Traditional Chinese

     ENCUMBRANCE translate: 累贅|負擔. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Scrapped

     SCRAPPED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

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     ENCUMBER definition: 1. to weigh someone or something down,...

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   • Cambridge English Dictionary에서의 의미

     ENCUMBRANCE 의미, 정의, ENCUMBRANCE의 정의: 1. something that makes...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encumbranceEncumbrance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Encumbrance is something that encumbers or burdens, or a claim against property. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history and legal definition of encumbrance from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

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   An encumbrance is something or someone that encumbers you, or a burden or charge on property. Learn more about the word origin, usage, and related terms from Collins Dictionary.

6. 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 owner. Learn about the different types of encumbrances, such as mortgages, easements, liens, and how they affect the marketability and use of the property.

7. 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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › encumbranceEncumbrance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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.

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

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   Encumbrance is a noun that means a burden, hindrance, or claim on property. Find the origin, usage, and examples of encumbrance in different dictionaries and thesaurus.