Encumbrance(noun)

Encumbrance - A burden, obstacle, or claim (like a debt or legal right) that limits freedom or property use.

A burden, obstacle, or claim (like a debt or legal right) that limits freedom or property use.

Hindi meaning:बोझ / बाधा

Trick to remember: En-CUMBER-ance sounds like “cumbersome” — something heavy that becomes a burden and slows you down.
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Other meanings of Encumbrance

  • (noun) (An impediment or burden.) — ऋणभार/रुकावट/बाधा
    Example: If she had known how much of an encumbrance her student debt would be, she would have found a different way to finance her education.

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