Meaning of Encumbrance | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
   countable, uncountable
2. Alternative spelling of incumbrance (“in law: interest attached to a title; dependent”).
   alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
3. The state or condition of being encumbered.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…]”

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