Clouding
/ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of making something unclear or obscure, especially in legal documents or rights, such as clouding a title by creating doubt about ownership.
The lien caused clouding of the property title, complicating the sale.
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In legal contexts, 'clouding' most commonly refers to impairing clear legal ownership, especially of real estate titles, and is key in property and real estate transactions.
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