incumbrance
pronunciation
How to pronounce incumbrance in British English:
UK [ɪn'kʌmbrəns]
How to pronounce incumbrance in American English:
US [ɪn'kʌmbrəns]
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- Noun:
- a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
- an onerous or difficult concern
- any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Word Origin
- incumbrance (n.)
- see encumbrance.
Example
- 1. His affairs were not fettered with any incumbrance .