burden
- An obligation or restraint that limits an action or use, could even be non-physical like a land-use restriction or a neighbor's right to cross someone else's property
- The owner faced a burden due to the zoning restriction that didn't allow him to construct a commercial building on his land.
- Due to an easement agreement, living on his farm became a burden as neighboring farmers would cross his land frequently.
- The restrictive covenants applied by the homeowners' association became a burden to the property owners.
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