Plural of encumbrance: legal claims, burdens, or obstacles that restrict property rights or freedom.
From Old French encombrance, plural form with -s, primarily a legal and financial term for claims or restrictions on property.
When you buy a house, a title search reveals all encumbrances—every mortgage, easement, or lien ever placed on it. A 'clear title' means zero encumbrances.
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