lien

Example Sentences

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It has reduced its exposure to the software industry, and has a first lien on the assets of every borrower.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

ADS says it is well-positioned for the current market volatility given its focus on high-quality, large-cap corporate borrowers on a first lien senior secured basis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

My letter and the withdrawal notice were never formally filed, yet the withdrawal was suddenly granted and a $240,000 lien was placed on my case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

A $240,000 attorney lien could, after all, reflect time billed in a complex trust case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

A crop lien is generally given, and the merchant often dictates the character and the amount of the planting.

From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Phillips, Chester Arthur