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lien

[leen, lee-uhn] / lin, ˈli ən /
NOUN
right to dispose of property
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The company filed on Tuesday a notice of redemption for up to $30.5 million of its 9.80% “first lien notes,” due at the end of 2028.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The contract should say that as each phase of a project is completed, the sub who performed that work will provide a lien waiver to the owner, said Paioff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Unlike standard property taxes that attach as a lien, this personal surcharge invites disputes and loopholes, including the use of trusts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Acevedo said she planned to refinance her loan but learned that she couldn’t because the property had a lien from a previous owner.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

Its very looseness gives the English method its lien on the future.

From Character and Opinion in the United States by Santayana, George




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