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lienor

/liːnɔːr/ noun · British & US
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What does lienor mean?

noun

A lienor is a person or entity that holds a lien, or a right to retain possession of property until a debt or obligation is satisfied.

Example

"The lienor was entitled to retain the property until the outstanding mortgage was paid in full."

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