General Lien

General Lien
A general lien is a legal claim on all the property owned by the debtor, as opposed to a specific property lien, which targets particular assets.
Lien
A lien is a legal right or interest that a creditor has in the debtor's property, which lasts until the debt obligation is satisfied. It is a type of encumbrance used to secure the payment of a debt, judgment, mortgage, or taxes.

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