(law) The right of an architect to retain a client's papers until the architect's fees have been paid.

(law) A lien that gives the lienholder the entitlement to take possession of any or all of the lienee's real property to cover a delinquent loan.

(US, law) A statutory lien that protects the seller of farming equipment by giving the seller a lien on crops grown with the equipment.

(law) The right of a bank to satisfy a customer's matured debt by seizing the customer's money or property within the bank's possession.

plural of attorney's lien

plural of agricultural lien

(law) The right of an accountant to retain a client's papers until the accountant's fees have been paid.

plural of banker's lien

(law) An implied lien (that is, one not created by mortgage or other express agreement) given in equity to a vendor of lands for the unpaid purchase money.

plural of vendor's lien