incumbrance meaning and definition

INCUMBRANCE noun

Definition of incumbrance (noun)

1. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
   • synonyms: encumbrance
2. an onerous or difficult concern
   • "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
   • synonyms: burden, encumbrance, load, onus
3. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
   • synonyms: encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, interference, preventative, preventive