INCUMBRANCE

hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference

(noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus

(noun) an onerous or difficult concern; “the burden of responsibility”; “that’s a load off my mind”

encumbrance, incumbrance

(noun) a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

incumbrance (countable and uncountable, plural incumbrances)

A burden; a thing that must be carried.

(legal) an interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.

(legal) One who is dependent on another.

Synonyms

• encumbrance

Source: Wiktionary


In*cum"brance, n. Etym: [See Encumbrance.] [Written also encumbrance.]

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)

Definition: A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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