What is another word for judgment lien?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒmənt lˈiːən] (IPA) 
A judgment lien is a legal claim that a creditor can place on a debtor's property if the debtor fails to pay a debt. It is also known as a judicial lien, which refers to the court's involvement in placing the claim on the debtor's property. Other synonyms for the term include encumbrance, lien, claim, and charge. An encumbrance refers to any legal burden that affects the title of a property; a lien is a legal claim that a creditor has on a property; a claim is a demand for payment or some other right; and a charge is a financial burden or obligation. All of these terms are used to describe a debtor's legal obligations when they fail to pay back a debt.
