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distrain
DEFINITIONS OF:
distrain
1
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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