lien
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He agreed under protest to open the electronic gate in return for the commission’s reducing his fine by $1.1 million, to $1.4 million, secured by a lien on his home.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
“In 2021, we invested in what we believed to be high-quality second lien and junior debt deals. Unfortunately, some of these investments have underperformed,” Pietrzak said on Monday’s call.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
To avoid paying twice—once to the sub and again to the contractor—get a release of claims and a lien waiver from the sub.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 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
While the possessions of others are automatically limited by the effective lien placed on them by the taxing power, the churches can placidly increase their holdings to their hearts' content.
From Exempting the Churches An Argument for the Abolition of This Unjust and Unconstitutional Practice by James F. Morton. Jr.
Vocabulary lists containing lien
Born a Crime
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Vocabulary Video Contest (2013) - List 1
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The Devil in the White City
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