lien

Example Sentences

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“The IRS has lien and levy power to collect taxes. But to take your primary residence would require court action, which would be a last resort for collection,” Cordes said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 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

Still, Fitch asserted that losses remained contained despite record-high defaults, writing that “realized losses for first lien lenders remained limited.”

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Records show that Curtis paid off a $29,538 lien on the property in early December, more than a year after it was first issued.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 4, 2026

In law, this Circulating Stock will be in the nature of a lien on the Productive Stock.

From A New Banking System The Needful Capital for Rebuilding the Burnt District by Spooner, Lysander