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lien in German

lien in German is Retentionsrecht, Zurückbehaltungsrecht — lien means a legal right to hold or sell someone's property until a debt owed on it is paid off.

lien in German

Retentionsrecht
noun
(legal) A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.
Zurückbehaltungsrecht
noun
(legal) A right to take possession of a debtor’s property as security until a debt or duty is discharged.

What does "lien" mean?

  1. noun A legal right to hold or sell someone's property until a debt owed on it is paid off.
    "The contractor placed a lien on the house after the owner missed payments."
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lien in a sentence

  • The contractor placed a lien on the house after the owner missed payments.
  • Buyers should always check for an existing lien before purchasing a used car.

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What is "lien" in German?

"lien" in German is Retentionsrecht, Zurückbehaltungsrecht. lien means: A legal right to hold or sell someone's property until a debt owed on it is paid off.

How do you use "lien" in a sentence?

Example: "The contractor placed a lien on the house after the owner missed payments." In German, "lien" is Retentionsrecht, Zurückbehaltungsrecht.

Are there other ways to say "lien" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lien": Retentionsrecht, Zurückbehaltungsrecht.

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