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lien

UK/ˈlaɪ.in/ US/ˈlaɪ.ən/ uncommon archaic obsolete

noun

1.

the right to take another''s property if an obligation is not discharged

2.

a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses

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Origin

Borrowed from Middle French lien, from Latin ligāmen (“bond”), from ligō (“tie, bind”).

Phrases

  • accountant's lien
  • agricultural lien
  • architect's lien
  • attorney's lien
  • banker's lien
  • blanket lien
  • mechanic's lien
  • vendor's lien

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