incumbrance in WordNet English dictionary

1. an onerous or difficult concern
   "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
   burden  load  encumbrance  incumbrance  onus 
   
2. any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
   hindrance  hinderance  hitch  preventive  preventative  encumbrance  incumbrance  interference 
   
3. a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
   encumbrance  incumbrance