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Encumbrance

Noun CEFR C1
ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns

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

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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[…]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Encumbrancer Encumbrances encunting encyc encyc. encycl

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