Incumbrance

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪnˈkÊŒm.brÉ™nts/

Origin

From Old French encombrance, from encombrer.

Full definition of incumbrance

Noun

1. A burden; a thing that must be carried.
2. (legal) an interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.

Synonyms

• encumbrance