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First lien

Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1910)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

One which takes priority or precedence over nil other charges or incumbrances upon the same piece of property, and which must be satisfied before such other charges are entitled to participate in the proceeds of its sale.

Defined under Lien in Black's Law Dictionary.