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1. (v.t.) distrain
to seize and hold goods, etc., of (another) in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim for damages, unpaid rent, etc.
2. (v.i.) distrain
to levy a distress.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME distreinen < AF, OF destreindre < L distringere to stretch out =di-di -2+stringere to draw tight; see strain1)
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| Definition of 'distrain' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) distrain
levy a distress on
2. (verb) distrain
confiscate by distress
3. (verb) distrain
legally take something in place of a debt payment
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| Definition of 'distrain' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) distrain
to press heavily upon; to bear down upon with violence; hence, to constrain or compel; to bind; to distress, torment, or afflict
2. (verb) distrain
to rend; to tear
3. (verb) distrain
to seize, as a pledge or indemnification; to take possession of as security for nonpayment of rent, the reparation of an injury done, etc.; to take by distress; as, to distrain goods for rent, or of an amercement
4. (verb) distrain
to subject to distress; to coerce; as, to distrain a person by his goods and chattels
5. (verb) distrain
to levy a distress
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