encumbrance (redirected from Encumbrances)

en·cum·brance  (n-kmbrns)

n.

1. One that encumbers; a burden or impediment.

2. Law A lien or claim on property.

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encumbrance

Noun

something that impedes or is burdensome

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	encumbrance - an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" burden, onus, incumbrance, load headache, worry, vexation, concern - something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry" dead weight - an oppressive encumbrance fardel - a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle) imposition - an uncalled-for burden; "he listened but resented the imposition" pill - something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured; "his competitor's success was a bitter pill to take"
	2.	encumbrance - a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) incumbrance charge - financial liabilities (such as a tax); "the charges against the estate"
	3.	encumbrance - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome hinderance, hindrance, preventative, preventive, incumbrance, interference, hitch clog - any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction impedimenta, obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment - any structure that makes progress difficult speed bump - a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway