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| | Encumbrance - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | An encumbrance (sometimes referred to, particularly in the United States as an incumbrance) is a legal term of art for anything that affects or limits the title of a property, such as mortgages, leases, easements, liens, or restrictions. |
 | | It is also a term used by colleges and universities to describe limitations placed on a student's account due to late payment, late registration, or other reasons stated by the institution. |
 | | An encumbrance can prohibit students from registering for classes, affect the release of their transcripts, or delay the reception of their diplomas. |
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