encumbrance
pronunciation
How to pronounce encumbrance in British English:
UK [ɪnˈkʌmbrəns]
How to pronounce encumbrance in American English:
US [ɛnˈkʌmbrəns]
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- Noun:
- an onerous or difficult concern
- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Word Origin
- encumbrance (n.)
- c. 1300, "trouble, difficulty; ensnarement, temptation," from Old French encombrance "encumbrance, obstruction; calamity, trouble," from encombrer (see encumber). Meaning "that which encumbers, impediment, obstacle" is from late 14c. in English.
Example
- 1. Why are e-book buyers faced with this encumbrance ?
- 2. Before the crunch , the sheer size of some institutions was an encumbrance to rational analysis .
- 3. If you and his happines that I am yor encumbrance .
- 4. Lien a charge or security or encumbrance upon property .
- 5. None of the machinery and equipment is subject to any mortgage , pledge , lien or other encumbrance .