distraint

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Synonyms: distrait, distrain, distrains, distant, district, restraint, distract, distain, straint, distrainor, distrainer

Antonyms: distrait, distrain, distrains, distant, district, restraint, distract, distain, straint, distrainor, distrainer

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|legal}} The legal right of a [[landlord]] to seize the [[property]] of a [[tenant]] in the event of [[nonpayment]] of [[rent]].

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