distrainor

Meanings

• noun

  A person or entity that distrains property to secure payment of a debt or to satisfy a judgment.

  - "The distrainor seized the debtor's assets to cover the unpaid debt."
  - "The distrainor filed a writ for the seizure and sale of property."

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin 'distrahere,' meaning 'to tear apart' or 'to seize.'

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Trivia

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1. In some jurisdictions, a distrainor may be required to give notice before seizing property.

2. The process of distraint can be used to collect unpaid taxes, rent, or other debts.

3. Historically, distraint was used as a form of punishment for those who failed to pay their debts or taxes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Distress: A state of severe difficulty or hardship, often resulting from financial or legal problems. A distrainor may cause distress by seizing property to secure payment of a debt.

2. Distraint: The process by which a distrainor seizes property to secure payment of a debt or to satisfy a judgment.

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