How do you pronounce distrain?

distrain is pronounced as /dɪˈstreɪn/.

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distrain

⚖️distrain (dɪsˈtreɪn)

verb

/dɪˈstreɪn/

saisir (saisir)

distractions distrainor

Signification

to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Traduction de la signification

prendre la propriété de quelqu'un pour récupérer le paiement d'un loyer ou d'autres dettes

Phrases d'exemple

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

Le propriétaire a saisi les meubles du locataire pour loyer impayé.

Synonymes

seize, confiscate, impound, attach

Antonymes

release, return

Collocations

distrain property, distrain goods, distrain for rent

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