Lein
/laɪn/noun
A type of security interest in an asset, often used in finance.
Did you know?The concept of a lien dates back to ancient Rome, where it was linked to property rights and the control over assets, often associated with power and ownership.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“to lie down, to lay down”
Old English
OE
līn
“a line, string, or cord”
Old High German
OHG
lina
“a cord or line”
Middle English
ME
leyn
“to place or lay down, often related to security or trust”
Modern English
English
lein
“a legal claim or right on an asset”