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 Definitions of encumbrance  [ɛnˈkʌm brəns]  

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Definition of 'encumbrance' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) encumbrance
something that encumbers; a burden or hindrance.

2.  encumbrance
a child or other dependent.


Definition of 'encumbrance' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
an onerous or difficult concern
"the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"

2. (noun) encumbrance, incumbrance
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

3. (noun) hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome


Definition of 'encumbrance' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) encumbrance
that which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance

2. (noun) encumbrance
same as Incumbrance



'encumbrance' - Nearby Entries  

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