encumbrance Synonyms
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Strong:
- handicap
- stumbling-block
- let
- inhibition
- constraint
- shackles
- burden
- hitch
- impediment
- load
- balk
- trammel
- hindrance
- deterrent
- cramp
- barrier
- interference
- stop
- chain
- block
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encumbrance Meaning
encumbrance (n)
an onerous or difficult concern
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
encumbrance (n.)
That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.
Same as Incumbrance.
encumbrance Sentence Examples
- The house had an encumbrance in the form of a mortgage.
- The bank refused to grant the loan because the property had a prior encumbrance.
- The company's assets were encumbered by various debts and obligations.
- The land was subject to an encumbrance in the form of a right-of-way.
- The easement constituted an encumbrance on the property.
- The title search revealed that the property was free of any encumbrances.
- The owner of the encumbered property was responsible for paying the taxes and insurance.
- The buyer was not aware of the encumbrance until after the purchase was complete.
- The seller failed to disclose the existence of the encumbrance to the buyer.
- The presence of the encumbrance reduced the value of the property.
FAQs About the word encumbrance
an onerous or difficult concern, a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage), any obstruction that impedes or is burdensomeThat which encumbers; a burden
hurdle, embarrassment, obstruction,obstacle, handicap, stumbling block, let, inhibition, constraint, shackles
assistance, advantage,incentive, stimulus, benefit, impetus, advantage, stimulus, assistance, spur
The house had an encumbrance in the form of a mortgage.
The bank refused to grant the loan because the property had a prior encumbrance.
The company's assets were encumbered by various debts and obligations.
The land was subject to an encumbrance in the form of a right-of-way.
