Incumbrance vs. Encumbrance

Incumbrancenoun

A burden; a thing that must be carried.

Incumbrancenoun

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

Incumbrancenoun

(legal) One who is dependent on another.

Incumbrancenoun

A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.

Incumbrancenoun

A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.

Incumbrancenoun

a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

Incumbrancenoun

an onerous or difficult concern;

Incumbrancenoun

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

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.