noun🔗ShareSomething that encumbers; a burden that must be carried."The heavy backpack, filled with books and extra clothes, felt like unnecessary encumbrances on her walk home. "businessfinancelawpropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage."Before buying the house, we checked the title to make sure there were no hidden encumbrances, such as unpaid taxes or outstanding loans, that the previous owner hadn't disclosed. "propertyfinancelawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who is dependent on another."a widow without encumbrances, i.e. without children"familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
