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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

encumbrance

/ɛnˈkʌmbərəns/ noun · British & US
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What does encumbrance mean?

noun

A burden or obstacle that hinders or delays progress; a liability or encumbrance on property.

Example

"The company's financial encumbrance made it difficult to secure funding for new projects."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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