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lienholder

American  
[leen-hohl-der] / ˈlinˌhoʊl dər /

noun

Law.
  • lienholders
    plural
  1. a person who has a lien on particular property.


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of lienholder

lien 1 + holder


Example Sentences

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Typically, the opening bid at the auction is set at the total amount owed to the lienholder, including any applicable fees.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 7, 2026

However, Hankey negotiated a deal with Remillard to be the senior lienholder in exchange for making his $82.5-million loan, which was needed to help finish the project.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2021

Owen ruled that the lienholder “does not have a right specifically enforceable in the excess proceeds.”

From BusinessWeek ● Oct. 6, 2011

“The junior lienholders probably have a good argument that their liens are senior to the new stuff,” said Tedford, who is not involved in the dispute involving The One.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2021

Tedford said that foreclosure sales typically leave little to nothing for junior lienholders and one requiring a cash bid of $100 million or more could be particularly challenging to draw high bidders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2021

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