DISTRAINT
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Distraint.
Distraint - as a noun
The seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
Example: "Originally distress was a landlord's remedy against a tenant for unpaid rents or property damage but now the landlord is given a landlord's lien"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distressExample Sentences
"The landlord threatened to file a distraint against the tenant for unpaid rent."
"The distraint prevented the individual from selling their property."
"The company's assets were seized under the authority of distraint."
"She was deeply troubled by the distraint placed on her bank account."
"The distraint notice was delivered to the debtor's place of business."
Word Game Points
Is DISTRAINT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distraint is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTRAINT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DISTRAINT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distraint is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTRAINT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DISTRAINT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distraint is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTRAINT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
