Definition of Distrain in English :

Define Distrain in English

Distrain meaning in English

Meaning of Distrain in English

Pronunciation of Distrain in English

Distrain pronunciation in English

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Distrain

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Verb

1. distrain

levy a distress on

2. distrain

confiscate by distress

3. distrain

legally take something in place of a debt payment

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Distrain

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verb
law
to seize (personal property) by way of distress

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Distrain

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verb transitive, verb intransitive
Law
to seize and hold (property) as security or indemnity for a debt

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Distrain

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v. dis·trained, dis·train·ing, dis·trains
Law
v.tr.
1. To seize and hold (property) to compel payment or reparation, as of debts.
2. To seize the property of (a person) in order to compel payment of debts; distress.
v.intr.
To levy a distress.

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