distrained Definition
- 1seize (someone's property) to obtain payment of rent or other money owed.
- 2seize the property of (a person) in order to compel payment of debts.
Using distrained: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "distrained" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's belongings for unpaid rent.
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The tax collector distrained the businessman's assets for unpaid taxes.
Example
The bank may distrain your property if you default on your loan.
distrained Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for distrained
Summary: distrained in Brief
The verb 'distrained' [dɪˈstreɪnd] means to seize someone's property to obtain payment of rent or other money owed, or to seize the property of a person in order to compel payment of debts. Examples include 'The landlord distrained the tenant's belongings for unpaid rent.' and 'The tax collector distrained the businessman's assets for unpaid taxes.' Synonyms include 'impound,' 'confiscate,' and 'seize.'
