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11distrain — dis·train || dɪ streɪn v. foreclose on property, take property in payment for debts …
12distrain — [dɪ streɪn] verb Law seize (property) in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed. Derivatives distrainer noun distrainment noun Origin ME: from OFr. destreindre, from L. distringere stretch apart …
13distrain — v. a. (Law.) Seize (for debt), take, attach, distress …
14distrain — To seize goods as a security for the performance of an obligation, especially the seizure of goods by a landlord because a tenant is in arrears with his rent …
15distrain — dis·train …
16distrain — dis•train [[t]dɪˈstreɪn[/t]] v. t. 1) law to seize and hold goods, etc., of (another) in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim for damages, unpaid rent, etc 2) law to levy a distress • Etymology: 1250–1300; ME distreinen < AF, OF destreindre …
17distrain — /dəsˈtreɪn/ (say duhs trayn) Law –verb (t) 1. to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim. 2. to levy a distress upon. –verb (i) 3. to levy a distress. {Middle… …
18distrain — vb. Law. seize goods in default of payment. ♦ distraint, n …
19distrain — /dɪ streɪn/ verb to seize goods to pay for debts …
20distrain — To take as a pledge property of another, and keep it until he performs his obligation or until the property is replevied by the sheriff. Remedy used to secure an appearance in court, payment of rent, performance of services, etc. Also, any… …
