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Encumbrance

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

en-KUHM-bruhns

Definitions

  • A burden or impediment.
  • A legal claim or restriction on property that affects its transfer or use.

Usage Examples

  • The heavy backpack was an encumbrance on the long hike.
  • The property had several encumbrances, including unpaid taxes and liens.

Etymology

Derived from Old French "encombrance," from "encombrer" (to hinder), influenced by Latin "combrus" (barricade).

Synonyms

  • Burden
  • Obstacle
  • Impediment
  • Liability

Antonyms

  • Asset
  • Advantage
  • Relief
  • Ease

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanishgravamengra-VA-men
Frenchencombrementon-kom-BRUH-mon
GermanBelastungbe-LAS-tung
Russianобременениеob-re-me-NYE-niye
Mandarin负担fù dān
Hindiबोझbojh
Japanese負担futan
Korean부담bu-dam
Arabicعبءʿibʾ
Bengaliবোঝাbozha
Teluguభారంbhaaram
Tamilசுமைsumai
Kannadaಭಾರbhaara
Malayalamഭാരംbhaaram
Gujaratiબોજboj
Marathiओझेoje
Odiaବୋଝboja

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English tends to pronounce it with a softer "r" sound, whereas American English stresses the "bruhns" more distinctly.

Historical Usage

Historically used in legal, financial, and everyday contexts to indicate burdens or restrictions.

Cultural Nuances

In modern contexts, "encumbrance" is primarily associated with legal or financial burdens rather than physical hindrances.

More Information

Encumbrances in real estate law refer to claims, liens, or restrictions on property that affect ownership and its transferability.

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