mechanic's lien

noun

A security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.

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Meanings

nounmechanic's lien (plural mechanic's liens)

plural mechanic's liens

  1. lawA security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property.
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APA

mechanic's lien. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mechanic's%20lien

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“mechanic's lien.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mechanic's%20lien. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “mechanic's lien,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/mechanic's%20lien.

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