distrain
pronunciation
How to pronounce distrain in British English:
UK [dɪs'treɪn]
How to pronounce distrain in American English:
US [dɪ'streɪn]
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- Verb:
- levy a distress on
- confiscate by distress
- legally take something in place of a debt payment
Word Origin
Example
- 1. If he does not pay will the court distrain upon his house ?
- 2. Article 55 the company registration authority may temporarily distrain the business license which needs confirmation , and the time limit of distrainment shall not exceed 10 days .
- 3. If he doesn 't pay , will the court distrain upon his house ?
- 4. And can send the salary june on july 15 , this is equivalent to distrain the salary of half month .
- 5. When necessary , the peoples court may seal up or distrain upon the property of defendant .