encumbrance
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.en·cum·brance
noun \in-ˈkəm-brən(t)s\Definition of ENCUMBRANCE
1
: something that encumbers : impediment, burden
2
: a claim (as a mortgage) against property
See Examples of ENCUMBRANCE
- <without the encumbrance of a heavy backpack, I could sprint along the trail>
First Known Use of ENCUMBRANCE
1535
Related to ENCUMBRANCE
- Synonyms
- balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
Other Legal Terms
Learn More About ENCUMBRANCE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: encumbrancer
Previous Word in the Dictionary: encumberingly
All Words Near: encumbrance
Previous Word in the Dictionary: encumberingly
All Words Near: encumbrance
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up encumbrance? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
