What is another word for distraint?

Pronunciation: [dɪstɹˈe͡ɪnt] (IPA)

Distraint is a legal term that refers to the seizure of property as a means of collecting a debt or enforcing a legal judgment. While there are several synonyms for the term, each one has its own nuances and implications. One common synonym is "seizure," which also implies taking possession of property, assets or resources, often against the owner's will. Another synonym may be "attachment," which usually refers to the act of annexing, affixing or connecting something to something else. Other possible synonyms for distrain might include "confiscation," "expropriation," "requisition," or "appropriation," which all refer to the act of taking possession of something for a specific purpose or end.

Synonyms for Distraint:

What are the hypernyms for Distraint?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Distraint?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for distraint (as nouns)

Usage examples for Distraint

Father once apologised to me-that was when there was a distraint out against him, if you know what that is-because he wasn't rich.
"The Story of Louie"
Oliver Onions
Failure to make this payment promptly might have led to loss of the right, hence the rigorous penalty of distraint upon the looms of individual weavers who fell into arrears.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly
It also heard distraint, also called "distress", issues.
"Our Legal Heritage, 4th Ed."
S. A. Reilly

Related words: seizure, distraint, forfeiture, distraint sale, distraint notice

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