distrain

/dəˈstreɪn/
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Other forms: distrained; distraining; distrains

Definitions of distrain
  1. verb
    levy a distress on
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    type of:
    impose, levy
    charge and collect payment
  2. verb
    confiscate by distress
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    type of:
    attach, confiscate, impound, seize, sequester
    take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
  3. verb
    legally take something in place of a debt payment
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    type of:
    reclaim, repossess
    claim back
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