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DISTRAINED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Distrained.

Distrained - as a verb

Levy a distress on

Confiscate by distress

Legally take something in place of a debt payment

Example Sentences

"The landlord distrained the tenant's possessions to cover the unpaid rent."
"The creditor distrained the debtor's property to enforce the repayment."
"The bank distrained the client's assets to satisfy the outstanding loan."
"The company distrained the employee's wages for unpaid fines."
"The tax collector distrained the business owner's inventory for delinquent taxes."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTRAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISTRAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distrained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DISTRAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distrained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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