Definitions for encumbrance
Overview of noun encumbrance
The noun encumbrance has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
(an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind")
2. encumbrance, incumbrance
(a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage))
3. hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
(any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome)
