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Encumbrance
01
something burdensome or difficult to deal with
Examples
The project carried the encumbrance of strict deadlines.
Family obligations can become an encumbrance on one's career.
02
a legal claim attached to a property that may restrict its use, transfer, or reduce its value, such as mortgages, easements, or unpaid taxes
Examples
The title search revealed an encumbrance in the form of a second mortgage.
Buyers were hesitant due to the encumbrance on the property.
