A lien is a form of security interest granted over an item of property to secure the payment of a debt or performance of some other obligation.

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
lien (noun)
1.
a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
2.
the security interest created by a mortgage
lien
Synonyms:
Claim
Categories: Property
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