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• The right to take and hold or sell the property of a debtor as security or payment for a debt or duty.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Lien. (n.d.). US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. Retrieved June 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Lien. www.uscourts.gov. US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien (accessed: June 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Lien." US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. 8 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien.

• An interest in property securing the repayment of a debt.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Lien. (n.d.). US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. Retrieved June 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Lien. www.iasb.uscourts.gov. US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien (accessed: June 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Lien." US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa. U.S. Courts. 8 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien.

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• An encumbrance or legal burden upon property.

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  American Psychological Association (APA)

  Lien. (n.d.). Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. Retrieved June 8, 2023, from website: http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien.

  Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)

  Lien. www.nynd.uscourts.gov. Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien (accessed: June 8, 2023).

  Modern Language Association (MLA)

  "Lien." Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms. US District Court - Northern District of NY. 8 June. 2023 http://www.expertglossary.com/definition/lien.

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