distraining

Meanings

• verb

  The act of detaining or seizing something, especially legally.

• noun

  The state of being detained or seized.

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Synonyms

distress

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distraining
chaining , raining , straining

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Variants

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distrain , distrainable , distrained , distrainer , distrainers , distraining , distrainor , distrainors , distrains

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Forms

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distrains, distained, distraining, distrains

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to draw or hold tight'. Derived from the Old French 'destreigner', from 'destre' meaning 'away from' and 'reigner' meaning 'to rule'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'distraining' is derived from Old French and was originally used to mean 'to draw or hold tight'.

2. In medieval Europe, 'distraining' was used to refer to the process of seizing a debtor's livestock to satisfy a debt.

3. The term 'distraining warrant' is used in English law to refer to a document that authorizes the seizure and sale of property to satisfy a debt or judgment.

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Related Concepts

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1. seizure: The act of taking possession of someone or something, often forcibly.

2. attachment: The legal process of attaching or securing property to satisfy a debt or judgment.

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Culture

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In legal contexts, 'distraining' refers to the process of seizing property to satisfy a debt or judgment. This concept is often used in literature and art to depict themes of debt, obligation, and power.

How to Memorize "distraining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a legal process where a creditor seizes a debtor's property to satisfy a debt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'distraining' with the idea of detaining or seizing something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Detain Seize Remain In Control' to remember the meaning of 'distraining'.

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