Answer:
burdens the property.
Explanation:
An encumbrance may be defined as the legal liability or interest in a property which does not prohibits the passing title to the property, instead it can diminish value. In other words it is an obstruction or a burden.
It is a claim by a party against a property who is not the owner of the property. It largely impacts the transferability of that property and also restrict the free use until encumbrance is lifted. It is the obstructions which impedes and is burdensome.
