distrainments
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The landlord decided to distrain for rent from John after he failed to pay the last month's rent.
Definition:To seize and sell a tenant's property to satisfy the tenant's unpaid rent.
From distrain for rent
Example:The house and vehicles are distrainable property.
Definition:Property that can be lawfully seized and sold by a creditor to satisfy a debt or obligation.
From distrainable property
Example:The tenant claimed that his landlord wrongfully distrained without permission.
Definition:A violation of law by seizing and selling someone's property without proper legal authority.
From distrain without permission
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