lien

BrE /liːən/ AmE /liːən/

noun en → es

1 LEGAL CLAIM [singular] B2

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

  • The bank has a lien on the house.

    El banco tiene un gravamen sobre la casa.

2 LEGAL ACTION [singular] C1

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

  • The court placed a lien on his business.

    El tribunal impuso un embargo sobre su negocio.