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DISTRAINTS

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Distraints.

Distraints - 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)
distress

Example Sentences

"The company faced financial distress due to legal distraints."
"The distraints on his property forced him to sell it off."
"The government imposed distraints on the import of certain products."
"The landlord had to use distraints to enforce rent payment."
"The court issued distraints on his assets to recover the debts."
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Word Game Points

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

DISTRAINTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DISTRAINTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distraints is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTRAINTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISTRAINTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distraints is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTRAINTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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