Attach
/əˈtætʃ/
Definitions
- (v.) To legally seize or take possession of property, usually to satisfy a judgment.
The court ordered the sheriff to attach the debtor's assets.
- (v.) To fasten or affix one thing to another, especially documents in legal filings.
Please attach a copy of the contract to the motion.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'attach' often refers to the court-ordered seizure of property before a judgment to secure a potential future claim.
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