Incumbrance

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˈkəmˈbiˈɹæns/

Incumbrance (noun)

  1. Something that makes it difficult to do something or causes problems.
  2. A legal claim or charge on property that limits its use or transfer.

Examples

  • The project faced an incumbrance that delayed its progress.
  • An incumbrance on the property limited its sale options.

Common collocations: face an incumbrance, remove an incumbrance, impose an incumbrance, lift an incumbrance

Synonyms of Incumbrance

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Incumbrance

  • — The opposite of a burden, providing help.
  • — Making a process easier, contrary to hindrance.