Incumbrance

In`cum´brance

n.	1.	A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.
	2.	(Law) A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	incumbrance - a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) encumbrance charge - financial liabilities (such as a tax); "the charges against the estate"
	2.	incumbrance - an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" burden, encumbrance, onus, 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"
	3.	incumbrance - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome hinderance, hindrance, preventative, preventive, encumbrance, 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