Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Lien”?

Lien means a legal claim on property until a debt is paid.

• Correct answer - legal claim: it has the same meaning as Lien.
• impose: to force upon - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.
• account statement: a record of money in an account - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.
• false and malicious statement: a spiteful untrue claim - wrong, it does not mean the same as Lien.