Meaning Of The Word Distrain

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Distrain Meaning

Distrain Definition
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What's The Definition Of Distrain?

distrain in American English
to seize and hold (property) as security or indemnity for a debt
intransitive verb: to levy a distress
transitive verb: to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim

distrain in British English
verb: to seize (personal property) by way of distress

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