lien
BrE /liːən/ AmE /liːən/
noun en → es
a legal claim on a property or asset as security for the repayment of a debt
hipoteca, embargo, gravamen
- have a lien on something
Collocations lien on property · lien on assets
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The bank has a lien on the house.
El banco tiene un gravamen sobre la casa.
a legal action to seize property or assets as security for a debt
embargo, apoderamiento
- place a lien on something
Collocations lien on property · lien on assets
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The court placed a lien on his business.
El tribunal impuso un embargo sobre su negocio.