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lien

[leen, lee-uhn] / lin, ˈli ən /
NOUN
right to dispose of property
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If they aren’t paid by the contractor, subcontractors have the right to file a lien, or legal claim against your home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

First lien loan spreads decreased from nearly 6% in 2023 to 5% by 2025, with average yields dropping from 12% to below 10%.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 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

Substantially the same thing can be done by a court of chancery in a proceeding to foreclose a lien.

From How to Collect a Doctor Bill by Davis, Frank P.




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