Examples of lien in a Sentence
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'lien.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Dictionary Entries Near lien
Cite this Entry
“Lien.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lien. Accessed 23 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
Medical Definition
Legal Definition
lien
nouncalled also special lien
Note: A factor's lien is simply a security interest and, unlike a common-law lien, is enforceable even after the factor is no longer in possession of the property.
called also general lien
Anglo-French, bond, obligation, literally, tie, band, from Old French, from Latin ligamen, from ligare to bind
More from Merriam-Webster on lien
Nglish: Translation of lien for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about lien
Share