Associations to the word «Encumbrance»

Wiktionary

ENCUMBRANCE, noun. Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
ENCUMBRANCE, noun. (legal) an interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.

Dictionary definition

ENCUMBRANCE, noun. An onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind".
ENCUMBRANCE, noun. A charge against property (as a lien or mortgage).
ENCUMBRANCE, noun. Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

Wise words

A wise man hears one word and understands two.
Yiddish Proverb