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lien

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lien

noun \ˈlēn, ˈlē-ən\

Definition of LIEN

1
: a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
2
: the security interest created by a mortgage

Origin of LIEN

Anglo-French lien, loyen bond, restraint, from Latin ligamen, from ligare to bind — more at ligature
First Known Use: 1531

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