involuntary lien

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Definition:   A lien imposed against real property without the consent of the owner (e.g. property taxes, special assessments).

Pronunciation:   \(ˌ)in-ˈvä-lən-ˌter-ē, -ˌte-rē\\ˈlēn, ˈlē-ən\

Used in a Sentence:   The property taxes on the house are considered an involuntary lien.