architect's lien

(law) The right of an architect to retain a client's papers until the architect's fees have been paid.

Japanese Meaning

建築家が、報酬の支払いが完了するまでクライアントの書類を保持する法的権利

The architect's lien allowed her to keep the client's blueprints until the outstanding fees were settled.

建築家の留置権により、彼女は未払いの報酬が支払われるまで依頼人の設計図を保管することができた。

Sense（1）

(law) The right of an architect to retain a client's papers until the architect's fees have been paid.

architect's liens

（ plural ）