⚖️distrain (dɪsˈtreɪn)

verb
/dɪˈstreɪn/
embargar (embargar)

Meaning

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Traducción del significado
tomar la propiedad de alguien para obtener el pago de un alquiler o deuda
tomar la propiedad de alguien para obtener el pago de un alquiler o deuda

Oraciones de ejemplo

The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.

El arrendador embargó los muebles del inquilino por el alquiler impago.
El arrendador embargó los muebles del inquilino por el alquiler impago.

Synonyms

seize, confiscate, impound, attach

Antonyms

release, return

Colocaciones

distrain property, distrain goods, distrain for rent

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