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distrain

DEFINITIONS OF: distrain

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v levy a distress on

Type of:
impose, levy
impose and collect

v confiscate by distress

Type of:
attach, confiscate, impound, seize, sequester
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

v legally take something in place of a debt payment

Type of:
reclaim, repossess
claim back
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