distrainment

distrainment — See distrainable. * * * …   Universalium

distrainment — n. seizing of property, taking property in payment for debts …   English contemporary dictionary

distrainment — distrainˈment noun • • • Main Entry: ↑distrain …   Useful english dictionary

distrain — distrainable, adj. distrainee, n. distrainment, n. distrainor, distrainer, n. /di strayn /, Law. v.t. 1. to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to …   Universalium

distrain — [dɪ streɪn] verb Law seize (property) in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed. Derivatives distrainer noun distrainment noun Origin ME: from OFr. destreindre, from L. distringere stretch apart …   English new terms dictionary

attachment — n 1. attaching, fastening, afixture, union, cohesion, joining, annexation; insertion, conjuncture, subjunction. 2. devotion, esteem, estimation, respect, admiration, loyalty, regard, affection, liking, fondness, endearment, tenderness, friendship …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

distrain — /dəsˈtreɪn/ (say duhs trayn) Law –verb (t) 1. to constrain by seizing and holding goods, etc., in pledge for rent, damages, etc., or in order to obtain satisfaction of a claim. 2. to levy a distress upon. –verb (i) 3. to levy a distress. {Middle… …   Australian English dictionary

distrain — v.intr. Law (usu. foll. by upon) impose distraint (on a person, goods, etc.). Derivatives: distrainee n. distrainer n. distrainment n. distrainor n. Etymology: ME f. OF destreindre f. L distringere (as DIS , stringere strict draw tight) …   Useful english dictionary