distraining

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb levy a distress on
  2. verb confiscate by distress
  3. verb legally take something in place of a debt payment

Synonyms

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