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."
Word Game Points
Is DISTRAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distrained is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordDISTRAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is DISTRAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distrained is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTRAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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