encumbrance
Americannoun
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something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance.
Poverty was a lifelong encumbrance.
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a dependent person, especially a child.
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Law. a burden or claim on property, as a mortgage.
noun
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a thing that impedes or is burdensome; hindrance
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law a burden or charge upon property, such as a mortgage or lien
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rare a dependent person, esp a child
Etymology
Origin of encumbrance
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English encombraunce, from Middle French encumbrance; encumber, -ance
Example Sentences
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On the defensive side, Carson Soucy was allowed to sign for three years in Vancouver, with the Kraken balking at going more than two because they didn’t want long-term encumbrances blocking Evans.
From Seattle Times
That's why they've now assigned a receiver in order to prevent the transfer, sale or encumbrance of any of those assets.
From Salon
It allows money to grow without the encumbrance of taxes, having been designed as a mechanism for the average person to improve their long-term financial standing.
From Encyclopedia.com
He provides a general warranty that the property is free of encumbrances or defects.
From Encyclopedia.com
But, eventually, families and jobs and the various other encumbrances of adult life conspire to pull you away.
From Seattle Times
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