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

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

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

The provisions of the Statute of Frauds making the lien of execution attach only on delivery to the sheriff were generally adopted in America, and are still law in many of the states.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various