How Do You Spell DISTRAIN?

Pronunciation: [dɪstɹˈe͡ɪn] (IPA)

The word "distrain" is a legal term that means to seize someone's property to force payment of a debt. The phonetic transcription of this word is /dɪˈstreɪn/. The stressed syllable in this word is 'stre', which is pronounced as 'stray' with a short 'i' sound. The second syllable 'in' is pronounced with an 'ih' sound. The silent letters in this word are 't' and 'a'. It is important to spell this word correctly, especially in legal contexts, to avoid confusion and potential legal disputes.

DISTRAIN Meaning and Definition

1. Distrain is a transitive verb that refers to the legal act of seizing or taking possession of someone's property or goods in order to secure payment for a debt or to enforce the performance of an obligation. This action is commonly undertaken by a creditor or a legal authority authorized by law.

   Upon receiving a court order or judgment, the creditor may choose to distrain the debtor's assets, which involves physically removing or holding the property until the debt is satisfied or the obligation is fulfilled. The motivation behind this action is to provide the creditor with a means of obtaining repayment for the debt owed, and it serves as a way to encourage the debtor to comply with their financial responsibilities.

   The act of distraining typically requires the existence of a valid and enforceable debt or obligation, usually established through a legal agreement or a court judgment. The property that can be distrained may include tangible assets such as vehicles, equipment, or valuable possessions. However, certain assets may be exempt from distraint, such as items necessary for the debtor's basic living needs.

   Distrain may also be used more broadly to describe the act of seizing or taking control of property or goods to enforce the laws or regulations, such as when authorities confiscate illegal or prohibited items. Ultimately, the purpose of distrain is to provide a means of securing payment or fulfillment of obligations, offering a legal recourse to creditors and a potential deterrent against non-payment or non-compliance.

2. To seize the person or goods for debt or rent.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DISTRAIN

• sistrain
• xistrain
• cistrain
• fistrain
• ristrain
• eistrain
• dustrain
• djstrain
• dkstrain
• dostrain
• d9strain
• d8strain
• diatrain
• diztrain
• dixtrain
• didtrain
• dietrain
• diwtrain
• disrrain
• distrajn
• disetrain
• ditrain
• distrein
• distraing
• destryie
• digtain
• distaind
• distrainor
• distreamn
• isoetrain
• Diaterian
• Distreind
• histigin
• discraitin
• Bistrin
• Sistrin
• Mishtrain
• Drvtrain
• distraks
• distrainne
• disgraic
• diservin

Etymology of DISTRAIN

The word distrain has its origins in Old French. It comes from the Middle English word distreindre, which was derived from the Old French word destreindre. Destreindre can be further traced back to the Latin word distringere, which means to stretch apart or to hinder. The Latin word is a combination of dis-, a prefix meaning apart, and stringere, which means to draw tight or to bind. Over time, distrain has evolved to have its current meaning of to seize or take possession of someone's property as a means of settling a debt.

Similar spelling words for DISTRAIN

• distortable,
• distraught,
• distortion,
• distraction,
• distrainee,
• disturb,
• taciturn,
• disturbing,
• diestrual,
• distrait,
• distracted,
• strain,
• distress,
• distraint,
• Disturn,
• Diasatyrion,
• testrun,
• distrust,
• district,
• distort,
• distressing,
• distract,
• Testern,
• diestrus,
• diestrum,
• Disadorn,
• disturbance.

Conjugate verb Distrain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have distrained

you would have distrained

he/she/it would have distrained

we would have distrained

they would have distrained

I would have distrain

you would have distrain

he/she/it would have distrain

we would have distrain

they would have distrain

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been distraining

you would have been distraining

he/she/it would have been distraining

we would have been distraining

they would have been distraining

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would distrain

you would distrain

he/she/it would distrain

we would distrain

they would distrain

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be distraining

you would be distraining

he/she/it would be distraining

we would be distraining

they would be distraining

FUTURE

I will distrain

you will distrain

he/she/it will distrain

we will distrain

they will distrain

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be distraining

you will be distraining

he/she/it will be distraining

we will be distraining

they will be distraining

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have distrained

you will have distrained

he/she/it will have distrained

we will have distrained

they will have distrained

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been distraining

you will have been distraining

he/she/it will have been distraining

we will have been distraining

they will have been distraining

IMPERATIVE

you distrain

we let´s distrain

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to distrain

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was distraining

you were distraining

he/she/it was distraining

we were distraining

they were distraining

PAST PARTICIPLE

distrained

PAST PERFECT

I had distrained

you had distrained

he/she/it had distrained

we had distrained

they had distrained

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been distraining

you had been distraining

he/she/it had been distraining

we had been distraining

they had been distraining

PRESENT

I distrain

you distrain

he/she/it distrains

we distrain

they distrain

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am distraining

you are distraining

he/she/it is distraining

we are distraining

they are distraining

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

distraining

PRESENT PERFECT

I have distrained

you have distrained

he/she/it has distrained

we have distrained

they have distrained

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been distraining

you have been distraining

he/she/it has been distraining

we have been distraining

they have been distraining

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it distrain

SIMPLE PAST

I distrained

you distrained

he/she/it distrained

we distrained

they distrained