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encumbrancer

/ɛnˈkʌmbərənsər/ noun · British & US
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What does encumbrancer mean?

noun

A person who has a claim to a property or asset, especially one who has a mortgage or lien on it. A person who is responsible for managing or administering a property or asset.

Example

"The encumbrancer was appointed to manage the estate until the rightful owner could be found."

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