lienholder

[ leen-hohl-der ]

noun

, Law.

1. a person who has a lien on particular property.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lienholder¹

lien ¹ + holder

Example Sentences

However, Hankey negotiated a deal with Remillard to be the senior lienholder in exchange for making his $82.5-million loan, which was needed to help finish the project.

From Los Angeles Times

“The administration should recognize that if it doesn’t do something pro-active here, it will face...limited options under almost any scenario, whether it is an attempt to foreclose by the current lienholder, further restrictions on Venezuelan crude oil imports into the U.S., or even in the event there is a positive political change in Caracas,” the investor said.

From Reuters

“The administration should recognize that if it doesn’t do something pro-active here, it will face...limited options under almost any scenario, whether it is an attempt to foreclose by the current lienholder, further restrictions on Venezuelan crude oil imports into the U.S., or even in the event there is a positive political change in Caracas,” the investor said.

From Reuters

According to ADOT, Goree fraudulently added her name to a Maserati sedan’s title and then fraudulently removed the lienholder before using the vehicle as collateral for bank loans.

From Seattle Times

Goree fraudulently added her name to a Maserati sedan’s title and then fraudulently removed the lienholder before using the vehicle as collateral for bank loans.

From Washington Times