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encumbrance
en·cum·brance [ in kúmbrənss, en kúmbrənss ] (plural en·cum·branc·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. burden or hindrance: a hindrance or burden to somebody
2. burden or claim on property: a charge or claim on property, especially a mortgage
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