distrain
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dis·train
(dĭ-strān′)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.
[Middle English distreinen, from Old French destreindre, destreign-, from Medieval Latin distringere, distrinct-, from Latin, to hinder : dis-, apart; see dis- + stringere, to draw tight; see streig- in Indo-European roots.]
dis·train′a·ble adj.
dis·train′ment n.
dis·trai′nor, dis·train′er n.
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distrain
(dɪˈstreɪn)vb
(Law) law to seize (personal property) by way of distress
[C13: from Old French destreindre, from Latin distringere to impede, from dis-1 + stringere to draw tight]
disˈtrainable adj
disˈtrainment n
disˈtrainor, disˈtrainer n
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dis•train
(dɪˈstreɪn)v.t.
1. to seize and hold goods, etc., of (another) in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim for damages, unpaid rent, etc.
v.i. 2. to levy a distress.
[1250–1300; Middle English distreinen < Anglo-French, Old French destreindre < Latin distringere to stretch out =di- di-2 + stringere to draw tight; see strain1]
dis•trai′nor, dis•train′er, n.
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distrain
Past participle: distrained
Gerund: distraining
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| Verb | 1. | distrain - levy a distress on |
| 2. | distrain - confiscate by distress confiscate, impound, sequester, seize, attach - take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority; "The FBI seized the drugs"; "The customs agents impounded the illegal shipment"; "The police confiscated the stolen artwork" | |
| 3. | distrain - legally take something in place of a debt payment |
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distrain
vi (Jur) to distrain upon somebody’s goods → jds Eigentum beschlagnahmen
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