"encumbrances" in the noun sense
1. burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
an onerous or difficult concern
"the burden of responsibility"
"that's a load off my mind"
2. encumbrance, incumbrance
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
3. hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
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