distrains

[US]/dɪsˈtreɪnz/
[UK]/dɪsˈtreɪnz/

Translation

v.to seize someone's property to compel payment of a debt

Phrases & Collocations

distrains property

distrains goods

distrains assets

distrains account

distrains rights

distrains debts

distrains items

distrains vehicles

distrains funds

Example Sentences

the bank distrains the property for unpaid debts.

she was distrained for failing to pay her rent.

the government can distrain assets to recover taxes owed.

he faced distrainment after missing multiple loan payments.

legal action was taken to distrain the vehicle.

the landlord has the right to distrain for unpaid rent.

they will distrain the equipment if the invoice remains unpaid.

after the court ruling, the company was distrained.

he was distrained by the collection agency for the overdue account.

the creditor has the authority to distrain goods for payment.

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