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Emcumbrance

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition:

An encumbrance or burden; something that hinders, obstructs, or weighs down.

Senses:

1. Financial Sense: A claim, charge, or lien on property that may affect its transfer or sale.
2. Figurative Sense: Something that impedes or limits a person's freedom, progress, or ability to act.

Examples of usage:

Sense 1: Financial Sense

1. They had difficulty selling their house due to the emcumbrances on the property.

2. The emcumbrances on his estate made it challenging for him to secure a loan.

Sense 2: Figurative Sense

1. The stress of her job became an emcumbrance on her mental well-being.

2. Procrastination can be an emcumbrance to achieving your goals.

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