general lien

A possessory lien by which the lienholder may retain any of the debtor’s goods in the lienholder’s possession until any debt due from the debtor, whether in connection with the retained goods or otherwise, has been paid.

• Factors, insurance brokers, packers, stockbrokers, and bankers have a general lien over the property of their clients or customers. Cf. particular lien.

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