Judgeship - The position of judge. By statute, Congress authorizes the number of judgeships for each district and appellate court.⏎
Lien - A charge on specific property that is designed to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation. A debtor may still be responsible for a lien after a discharge.⏎
Exempt assets - Property that a debtor is allowed to retain, free from the claims of creditors who do not have liens on the property.⏎
Liquidated claim - A creditor's claim for a fixed amount of money.⏎