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judgment lien

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun judgment lien has 1 sense
  1. judgment lien - lien on a debtor's property that is granted to a creditor by court judgment; lien may be enforced by having the sheriff seize the property and hold a sheriff's sale
    --1 is a kind of
    lien

Definitions from the Web

Term: Judgment Lien

Description:

A judgment lien refers to a legal claim that a creditor has on an individual's property or assets as a result of a court judgment. It is a way for the creditor to secure the debt owed by the debtor. Judgment liens are typically filed with the appropriate government authority, making them public records and ensuring the creditor's claim is prioritized over other creditors.

Possible Related Products:

Books on Judgment Liens

Judgment Lien Kits

Judgment Lien Enforcement Resources

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Legal Sense:

After winning the lawsuit, the creditor quickly filed a judgment lien against the debtor's property.

Noun - Financial Sense:

The judgment lien had a significant impact on the debtor's credit score and ability to secure loans.

Verb - Action:

The court ruling allowed the creditor to judgment lien the debtor's assets as a means of recovering the owed amount.

Adjective - Describing:

The homeowner faced consequences due to the judgment lien placed on their property.

Adverb - Modifying:

The judgment lien was subsequently released, allowing the debtor to regain control of their assets.

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