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lien

Pronunciation: /liːn, ˈliːən/

Definition of lien

noun

Law

a right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged: they shall be entitled to a lien on any lot sold make sure there are no liens against the car [as modifier]:they may assert a lien claim on your property