Thesaurus: incumbrance

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1. n. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.
2. n. A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
3. n. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
4. n. an onerous or difficult concern
5. n. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
6. 1. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check. Cowper. 2. (Law) A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
7. A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon anestate, which may diminish its value.
8. n a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) n an onerous or difficult concern n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome