Incumbrance

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Incumbrance \In*cum"brance\, n. [See {Encumbrance}.] [Written
     also {encumbrance}.]
     [1913 Webster]
     1. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes
        motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious;
        clog; impediment; hindrance; check. --Cowper.


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     2. (Law) A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien
        upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  incumbrance
       n 1: a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) [syn: {encumbrance}]
       2: an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of
          responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" [syn: {burden},
           {load}, {encumbrance}, {onus}]
       3: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn: {hindrance},
           {hitch}, {preventive}, {preventative}, {encumbrance}, {interference}]