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DISTRAIN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Distrain.

Distrain - as a verb

Levy a distress on

Confiscate by distress

Legally take something in place of a debt payment

Example Sentences

"The landlord has the right to distrain the tenant's belongings to recover overdue rent."
"The bank can distrain the borrower's property if they default on their loan."
"The tax authority may distrain the assets of a company for unpaid taxes."
"To distrain the debtor's assets, the court must issue a writ of distress."
"The government can distrain vehicles for unpaid parking fines."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTRAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distrain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTRAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is DISTRAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distrain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is DISTRAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distrain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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