A general lien is a legal claim on all the property owned by a debtor, rather than a specific piece of property, for the fulfillment of a debt. This type of lien impacts every asset that the debtor owns.
A specific lien is a claim on a specific piece of property used as collateral for a loan. This differs from a general lien, which is a claim on all assets of an individual.
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