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encumbrance meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of encumbrance at MeaningMonkey.org. encumbrance meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ENCUMBRANCE noun
Definition of encumbrance (noun)
- an onerous or difficult concern
- "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
- synonyms: burden, incumbrance, load, onus
- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
- synonyms: incumbrance
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- synonyms: hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive
Source: Princeton University Wordnet