incumbrance

Etymology

Variant of encumbrance.

noun

  1. Alternative form of encumbrance (“that which encumbers”)
  2. (property law) An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
  3. (law) One who is dependent on another.
    a widow without incumbrances (i.e. without children)

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