prior lienglossary / prior lien A lien that is superior to one or more other liens on the same property, usu. because it was perfected first. — Also termed priority lien. 词条贡献者 双语律师Jenna,国际知名法学院环境法专业,擅长翻译各类与环境、社会及管治 (ESG)相关的法律文件。