distraint
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distraint
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From distrain, on the model of such pairs as constrain, constraint and restrain, restraint.
noun distraints
- The legal right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant in the event of nonpayment of rent.
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noun right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant
| Español | embargo, peindra (disused) |
|---|---|
| Français | saisie-exécution, saisie mobilière, saisie-arrêt |
| Italiano | pignoramento |
| Română | sechestru |
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title = {distraint},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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