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Lien

Definition

(formal, law) A right or claim to take and hold someone's property, especially as security for a debt, until the debt is paid; a charge or encumbrance on property that must be paid before the property can be sold or transferred.

Example Sentences

1The bank has a lien on the property until the mortgage is fully repaid.
2Can a creditor place a lien on someone's assets without their knowledge?
3The company's financial difficulties were exacerbated by the numerous liens on its properties.
4Do not attempt to sell the house until you have cleared the lien with the relevant authorities.
5There are several types of liens, including tax liens, which can be imposed by the government for unpaid taxes.

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