Incumbrance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Incumbrance is a noun meaning (property law) An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
Meaning
(property law) An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
More Meanings
- (law) One who is dependent on another.
- Alternative form of encumbrance (“that which encumbers”).
Example Sentences
a widow without incumbrances (i.e. without children)
I was then lying at length upon that very couch, the scene of Mr. H . . .'s polite joys, in an undress which was with all the art of negligence flowing loose, and in a most tempting disorder: no stay, no hoop . . . no incumbrance whatever.
Word Forms
- incumbrances
Synonyms for incumbrance
Depending on context, synonyms include onus, encumbrance, load, hindrance, interference, preventive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include encumbrance, load, hindrance, interference, preventive, onus.
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