general lien

general lien definition - finance
A lien against an individual that includes all personal property but excludes real property. Liens are authorized by a court in order to satisfy a judgment against the person.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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