🏠lien

noun
/liːən/

Meaning

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

Example Sentences

The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.

Synonyms

claim, charge, security, encumbrance

Antonyms

release, clearance

Collocations

file a lien, place a lien, lien on property, tax lien

More Example Sentences

They reported the delay to the client.

We left the office for a client visit.

We mentioned the deadline to the client.

We informed the clients about the delay.

He is confident about talking to the client.

She is capable of handling difficult clients.

What services have the banks provided to their clients?

The schedule depends on the client's approval ultimately.

A photographer captures a sunset at the beach with her professional camera while the sky turns orange and pink and the waves crash gently on the shore creating a perfect scene that she wants to include in her portfolio to display at a gallery next month where she hopes to attract new clients

A photographer captures a sunset at the beach with her professional camera while the sky turns orange and pink and the waves crash gently on the shore creating a perfect scene that she wants to include in her portfolio to display at a gallery next month where she hopes to attract new clients who appreciate the beauty of nature captured through her artistic lens.

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