"mechanic's lien" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mechanic's liens [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|mechanic's liens}} mechanic's lien (plural mechanic's liens)
  1. (law) A security interest in the title to property for the benefit of those who have supplied labor or materials that improve the property. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-mechanic's_lien-en-noun-JLxcNVuB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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