Lien
noun
A right to keep someone's property until a debt they owe is paid.
The bank had a lien on the car until the loan was fully paid.
Often appears as...
- property lien
- tax lien
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A right to keep someone's property until a debt they owe is paid.
The bank had a lien on the car until the loan was fully paid.
Often appears as...
- property lien
- tax lien
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term
Used mainly in legal or financial contexts to discuss rights over property.
Her lawyer mentioned the lien placed on her estate.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Connection
Often tied to property like houses or cars, indicating a financial claim.
There's an outstanding property lien against my neighbor's house.
Pro Tip 3/3Debt Related
Implies a debt that must be paid before the property is truly owned.
I can't sell my car due to the lien from the bank.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term
Used mainly in legal or financial contexts to discuss rights over property.
Her lawyer mentioned the lien placed on her estate.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Connection
Often tied to property like houses or cars, indicating a financial claim.
There's an outstanding property lien against my neighbor's house.
Pro Tip 3/3Debt Related
Implies a debt that must be paid before the property is truly owned.
I can't sell my car due to the lien from the bank.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term
Used mainly in legal or financial contexts to discuss rights over property.
Her lawyer mentioned the lien placed on her estate.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Connection
Often tied to property like houses or cars, indicating a financial claim.
There's an outstanding property lien against my neighbor's house.
Pro Tip 3/3Debt Related
Implies a debt that must be paid before the property is truly owned.
I can't sell my car due to the lien from the bank.
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