encumbrance

• Nom désignant un poids, une charge ou un obstacle qui gêne le mouvement, le progrès ou l'action.

A noun referring to a burden, hindrance, or obstacle that impedes movement, progress, or action.

1. Burden or hindranceC1formal

   Something that weighs down, impedes, or obstructs progress or movement.

   Charge, fardeau ou obstacle

   • The heavy backpack was an encumbrance during the hike.
   • His lack of experience proved to be an encumbrance to the team.
   • The outdated regulations are an encumbrance to economic growth.

   Synonymesbarrierburdendisadvantagedragdrawbackhandicaphindrancehurdleimpedimentliabilityloadmillstoneobstacleobstructionweight

   Antonymesaidassistancebenefithelprelief

2. Legal claim or liabilityC2formal

   A claim, lien, or liability attached to a property, such as a mortgage or debt.

   Charge grevant un bien

   • The property was sold free of any encumbrances.
   • The bank placed an encumbrance on the house due to unpaid loans.
   • Before buying the land, we checked for any legal encumbrances.

   Synonymesburdenchargeclaimliabilitylien