Encumbrance: meaning, definitions and examples
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encumbrance
[ ɪnˈkʌmbrəns ]
legal
A burden or impediment; something that restricts or limits someone or something.
Synonyms
barrier, constraint, hindrance, obstacle
Examples of usage
- The encumbrance of student loans can make it difficult to save money for the future.
- The encumbrance of excessive regulations can stifle innovation in the industry.
finance
A claim or liability on property, such as a mortgage or a lien.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The house was unable to be sold due to the encumbrance of an existing mortgage.
- Before purchasing the land, it is important to investigate any potential encumbrances.
Translations
Translations of the word "encumbrance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ônus
- encargo
- obstáculo
🇮🇳 बोझ
- बाधा
- भार
🇩🇪 Belastung
- Bürde
- Hindernis
🇮🇩 beban
- rintangan
- hambatan
🇺🇦 тягар
- обтяження
- перешкода
🇵🇱 obciążenie
- przeszkoda
- ciężar
🇯🇵 負担 (ふたん)
- 妨げ (さまたげ)
- 障害 (しょうがい)
🇫🇷 charge
- fardeau
- obstacle
🇪🇸 carga
- obstáculo
- gravamen
🇹🇷 yük
- engel
- sorumluluk
🇰🇷 부담
- 장애물
- 짐
🇸🇦 عبء
- عائق
- حمل
🇨🇿 břemeno
- překážka
- zatížení
🇸🇰 bremeno
- prekážka
- zaťaženie
🇨🇳 负担 (fùdān)
- 障碍 (zhàng'ài)
- 阻碍 (zǔ'ài)
🇸🇮 bremenitev
- ovira
- obremenitev
🇮🇸 byrði
- hindrun
- álag
🇰🇿 жүк
- кедергі
- ауыртпалық
🇬🇪 ტვირთი
- დაბრკოლება
- ბარიერი
🇦🇿 yük
- maneə
- çətinlik
🇲🇽 carga
- obstáculo
- gravamen
Etymology
The word 'encumbrance' originated from Middle English in the late 14th century, derived from Old French 'encombrance'. It is related to the Latin word 'cumbrus' meaning 'a hindrance'. Over the centuries, 'encumbrance' has evolved to encompass both legal and financial contexts, referring to burdens, liabilities, or restrictions that impede progress or freedom.
See also: encumber, encumbered.