distraint English

Meaning distraint meaning

What does distraint mean?

distraint

— noun (= distress) the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien

Synonyms distraint synonyms

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distress

attachment

seizure

foreclosure

seizures

seize

pastime

jollies

interest

impressment

impound

hostryinge

hold in custody

garnishment

fun

entertainment

distrainment

distrain

detention

detain

attachmen

attach

amusement

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