definiens: means any charge, claim, community property interest, pledge, condition, equitable interest, lien ( statutory or other ), option, security interest, mortgage, easement, encroachment, right of way, right of first refusal, or restriction of any kind, including any restriction on use, voting, transfer, receipt of income orexercise of any other attribute of ownership.(n ) means any Action, Governmental Order, Encumbrance, fine, penalty, or, as to each, any settlement or judgment arising therefrom, by or from any Person alleging liability ofwhatever kind or nature ( including liability or responsibility for the costs of enforcement proceedings, investigations, cleanup, governmental response, removal or remediation, natural resources damages, property damages, personalinjuries, medical monitoring, penalties, contribution, indemnification and injunctive relief ) arising out of, based on orresulting from : ( i ) the presence, Release of, or exposure to, any Hazardous Materials ; or ( ii ) any actual or alleged non - compliance with any Environmental Law or term or condition of any Environmental Permit