noun
- plural of lien; legal claims against property as security for debts or obligations
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The bank placed liens on his house and car after he defaulted on the loan.
- Property liens must be satisfied before the house can be sold.
- The contractor filed liens against the building for unpaid work.
- Tax liens can prevent you from selling your property.
- She discovered several liens on the property during the title search.
- The court ordered all liens to be removed from the estate.