Lien/ˈliːən/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Legal Term Used mainly in legal or financial contexts to discuss rights over property. Her lawyer mentioned the lien placed on her estate. Pro Tip 2/3Property Connection Often tied to property like houses or cars, indicating a financial claim. There's an outstanding property lien against my neighbor's house. Pro Tip 3/3Debt Related Implies a debt that must be paid before the property is truly owned. I can't sell my car due to the lien from the bank.