Yes, figurative. A lien is an attachment, payable in DOLLARS when the encumbered item is sold. Siezing property happens as a last resort, but doesn't undermine

Yes, figurative. A lien is an attachment, payable in DOLLARS when the encumbered item is sold. Siezing property happens as a last resort, but doesn't undermine the fact that a debtor can ALWAYS choose to settle a debt in dollars, and can NEVER compel the lender to accept payback in gold or BTC or potatoes.