Associations to the word «Distrain»
Noun
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Wiktionary
DISTRAIN, verb. (obsolete) To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.
DISTRAIN, verb. (legal) (transitive) (obsolete) To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.
DISTRAIN, verb. (legal) (intransitive) To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.
DISTRAIN, verb. (obsolete) To pull off, tear apart.
Dictionary definition
DISTRAIN, verb. Levy a distress on.
DISTRAIN, verb. Confiscate by distress.
DISTRAIN, verb. Legally take something in place of a debt payment.
Wise words
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?