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

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is love.
Sophocles