ENCUMBERED Definition

ENCUMBERED is when an asset is owned by one party subject to the legal claims of another party. One example is a homeowner that owns a home that is subject to (encumbered by) the claims of the mortgage holder.

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EFTS is Electronic Fund Transfer System.

IIA is Institute of Internal Auditors.

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