Incumbering: meaning, definitions and examples
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incumbering
[ ɪnˈkʌmbərɪŋ ]
legal context
To encumber means to place a burden or hindrance on something or someone. It often refers to imposing restrictions or liabilities that can affect the value or use of property. In legal terms, encumbering an asset can involve placing a lien or mortgage on it. This can make selling or transferring the asset more complicated, as the burden must be resolved before any transaction can occur. Encumbering can also occur in non-legal contexts, such as when a situation or obligation restricts someone’s ability to act freely.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The property was encumbered by a mortgage.
- He felt encumbered by his excessive responsibilities.
- The legal encumbrances limited their ability to sell the land.
Translations
Translations of the word "incumbering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incumbente
🇮🇳 जिम्मेदारी लेना
🇩🇪 belastend
🇮🇩 memberatkan
🇺🇦 обтяжуючий
🇵🇱 obciążający
🇯🇵 負担する
🇫🇷 incombant
🇪🇸 incumbente
🇹🇷 yükümlü
🇰🇷 부담이 되는
🇸🇦 مُلزِم
🇨🇿 zatěžující
🇸🇰 záťažový
🇨🇳 负担的
🇸🇮 obremenjujoč
🇮🇸 þröng
🇰🇿 жүктейтін
🇬🇪 მძიმე
🇦🇿 yük gətirən
🇲🇽 incumbente
Etymology
The word 'encumber' originates from the Old French 'encumber,' which means to hinder or obstruct, derived from 'cumbrer' meaning 'to burden.' It has roots in Latin from 'com-' meaning 'together with' and 'chombrare' meaning 'to burden.' The term has been used in English since the late 15th century, primarily in legal and land use contexts. Its meanings have expanded over time to include psychological and emotional burdens that prevent one from fulfilling actions or responsibilities. Encumbering an asset often brings about necessary discussions in real estate, finance, and law.