Encumberment vs. Encumbrance

Encumbermentnoun

encumbrance

Encumbermentnoun

Encumbrance.

Encumbrancenoun

Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.

Encumbrancenoun

(legal) An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.

Encumbrancenoun

(legal) One who is dependent on another.

Encumbrancenoun

That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.

Encumbrancenoun

Same as Incumbrance.

Encumbrancenoun

an onerous or difficult concern;

Encumbrancenoun

a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

Encumbrancenoun

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Encumbrance

An encumbrance is a right to, interest in, or legal liability on property that does not prohibit passing title to the property but that may diminish its value. Encumbrances can be classified in several ways.