10 February 2017
lien(1)
[leen, lee-uh n]
noun
1. Law. the legal claim of one person upon the property of another person to secure the payment of a debt or the satisfaction of an obligation.
Origin of lien(1)
Old French, Latin
1525-1535; < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin ligāmen tie, bandage, equivalent to ligā (re) to tie + -men noun suffix of result
Related forms
lienable, adjective
lien(2)
[lahy-uh n, -en]
1. the spleen.
Origin
1645-55; < Latin liēn spleen
Related forms
lienal [lahy-een-l, lahy-uh-nl], adjective
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Examples from the Web for lien
Contemporary Examples
lien kept going and the bikers pursued him, horns beeping, the big buzz now sounding frenzied, furious.
How New York City’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Terrorized a Young Family
Michael Daly
October 1, 2013
Georgia revenue officials declined to comment on the matter except to say the lien was withdrawn.
Cain’s Tax Delinquency
Daniel Stone
October 24, 2011
lien and Ng were celebrating a much happier marker, their first wedding anniversary.
How New York City’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Terrorized a Young Family
Michael Daly
October 1, 2013
But lien was a 33 year-old e-commerce executive with his young family.
How New York City’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Terrorized a Young Family
Michael Daly
October 1, 2013
lien had been taken to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, where he was treated and released.
How New York City’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Terrorized a Young Family
Michael Daly
October 1, 2013
Historical Examples
He is said to have a lien on the goods or proceeds of the sale, for his compensation.
Cyclopedia of Commerce, Accountancy, Business Administration, v. 3
Various
But there was—that of debtor and creditor—a lien not always conferring friendship.
The Death Shot
Mayne Reid
His brother proved a lien on it for L300 and the rest went by will to his wife.
Put Yourself in His Place
Charles Reade
The sale of the property was threatened by those who held the lien on the church.
History of Linn County Iowa
Luther A. Brewer
A land tax was certain—it might, and undoubtedly would, be made a lien on the real estate on which it was laid.
Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. II (of 16)
Thomas Hart Benton
Anagram
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nile
Today’s quote
The finest plans have always been spoiled by the littleness of them that should carry them out. Even emperors can’t do it all by themselves.
– Bertolt Brecht
On this day
10 February 1837 – death of Aleksandr Pushkin, Russian poet and author from the romantic era. Considered the father of modern Russian literature. He was born into Russian nobility. His matrilineal great grandfather, Abram Gannibal, was brought over as a slave from Africa and had risen to the aristocracy. Died during a duel. Born on 6 June 1799. His birthday is recognised by the UN as Russian Language Day.
10 February 1898 – birth of Bertolt Brecht, German playwright, writer and theatre practitioner. Died 14 August 1956.
10 February 1992 – death of Alex Haley, U.S. author of ‘Roots‘, ‘Malcolm X‘. Born 11 August 1921.
10 February 2014 – death of Shirley Temple, American actress, singer, dancer and former U.S. ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. Born 23 April 1928.