Synonyms for

Lien

Verb / li:n / Another word for lien — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A legal claim on someone's property as security for a debt or loan.

Synonyms & similar words

spleen claim encumbrance charge mortgage pledge hypothecation attachment garnishment seizure distraint confiscation requisition demand request entailment burden obligation debt duty

Synonyms by register

Formal

encumbrance claim charge security

Antonyms

release acquittal exemption freedom immunity discharge

Common collocations

  • legal lien
  • tax lien
  • mechanic's lien
  • judgment lien
  • file a lien
  • place a lien
  • remove a lien
  • satisfy a lien

Word family

noun lien

Usage note

A lien is a legal claim on assets used as security for a debt. It is primarily a legal and financial term, so informal synonyms are rare.

Example sentences

  1. The mechanic placed a lien on the car until the owner paid for the repairs.
  2. The bank filed a lien against the property when the borrower defaulted on the loan.
  3. The contractor had a lien on the house until the homeowner paid for the renovations.
  4. The government can place a lien on property for unpaid taxes.
  5. A lien can affect the ability to sell or transfer ownership of a property.

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  • A man's home may seem to be his castle on the outside; inside is more often his nursery. - Clare Boothe Luce
  • The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde
  • An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. - Benjamin Franklin

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