Distraint

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
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