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lien

[leen, lee-uhn] / lin, ˈli ən /
NOUN
right to dispose of property
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Acevedo said she planned to refinance her loan but learned that she couldn’t because the property had a lien from a previous owner.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

It has reduced its exposure to the software industry, and has a first lien on the assets of every borrower.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

ADS says it is well-positioned for the current market volatility given its focus on high-quality, large-cap corporate borrowers on a first lien senior secured basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Records show that Curtis paid off a $29,538 lien on the property in early December, more than a year after it was first issued.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

He would have you believe that his title deeds are in a lawyer's office in perpetuity as security for loans, while the local grocer invariably has a lien over his crops.

From The Awful Australian by Desmond, Valerie




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