Incumbrance \In*cum"brance\, n. [See Encumbrance.] [Written
also encumbrance.]
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1. A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes
motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious;
clog; impediment; hindrance; check. --Cowper.
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2. (Law) A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien
upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
incumbrance
n 1: a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) [syn: encumbrance]
2: an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of
responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" [syn: burden,
load, encumbrance, onus]
3: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome [syn: hindrance,
hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, interference]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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