distrain in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for distrain in the English»French Dictionary

distrain [Brit dɪˈstreɪn, Am dəˈstreɪn] VB intr LAW

to distrain upon sb

saisir les biens de qn

to distrain upon sb's goods

opérer la saisie des biens de qn

Translations for distrain in the French»English Dictionary

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contraindre qn par saisie de biens LAW

to distrain sb's property

exécuter débiteur

to distrain upon

saisir biens

to seize, to distrain

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English

They could distrain or contract only in certain named cases, and distress upon their property was regulated by special rules.

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An attornment-clause, in mortgages, is a clause whereby the mortgagor attorns tenant to the mortgagee, thus giving the mortgagee the right to distrain, as an additional security.

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In common law jurisdictions, the landlord benefits from the right to distrain, which can be exercised against the tenant's property if the tenant fails to pay his or her rent.

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