Found 2 items, similar to Incumbrance.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: incumbrance
incumbrance
n 1: a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) [syn:
encumbrance]
2: an onerous or difficult concern;
“the burden of
responsibility”;
“that's a load off my mind” [syn:
burden,
load,
encumbrance,
onus]
3: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn:
hindrance,
hitch,
preventive,
preventative,
encumbrance,
interference]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Incumbrance
Incumbrance
\In*cum"brance\, n. [See
Encumbrance.] [Written
also
encumbrance.]
[1913 Webster]
1. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes
motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious;
clog; impediment; hindrance; check. --Cowper.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Law) A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien
upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
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