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

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras