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The act or proceeding of seizing personal property by distress.

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Definitions

  1. n. The act or proceeding of seizing personal property by distress.
  2. n. the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim
  3. The act or proceeding of seizing personal property by distress. Abbott.
  4. The act or proceeding of seizing personal property by distress.Abbott.
  5. n the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim