to distrain
01
beslagta, konfiskera
to legally take someone’s property instead of the money they are owed
Exempel
She sought legal advice when she learned that the lender intended to distrain her property.
Hon sökte juridisk rådgivning när hon fick veta att långivaren avsåg att beslagta hennes egendom.
02
beslagta, konfiskera
levy a distress on
03
beslagta, konfiskera
legally take something in place of a debt payment
