LIEN


Meaning of LIEN in English

[ li:n , 'li:ən , 'lʌɪən ]

■ noun Law a right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

Origin

C16: from Fr., via OFr. loien from L. ligamen 'bond'.

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