From Longman Business Dictionarygeneral lienˌgeneral ˈlienLAWFINANCE a lien where the person or organization that is owed money has the right to take any of the assets of the person or organization that owes them money, even assets that are not related to that particular debtThe Carrier shall have a general lien against the owner of the goods for any monies whatever due from the Trader. → lien
