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Meaning of distrain

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

distrain

Pronunciation:/dɪˈstɹeɪn/

verb

Definitions

  1. To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.

  2. To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.

    Example: to distrain a person by his goods and chattels

  3. To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.

  4. To pull off, tear apart.