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DISTRAINT

\dɪstɹˈe͡ɪnt], \dɪstɹˈe‍ɪnt], \d_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n_t]\

Definitions of DISTRAINT

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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The act or proceeding of seizing personal property by distress.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

The act or proceeding of seizing personal property by distress.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Seizure of property for debt.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

Seizure.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A seizing of goods for rent, &c.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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