"architect's lien" meaning in All languages combined

See architect's lien on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: architect's liens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} architect's lien (plural architect's liens)
  1. (law) The right of an architect to retain a client's papers until the architect's fees have been paid.
    Sense id: en-architect's_lien-en-noun-DuFObHUY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

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