Legal Dictionary of Pakistan
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possessory lien
A lien allowing the creditor to keep possession of the encumbered property until the debt is satisfied. ( A power of sale may or may not be combined with this right of possession. Examples include pledges of chattels, the liens of innkeepers, garageman's liens, and vendor's liens. See PLEDGE.