Distresses
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- (n.) Plural of distress, referring to acts of seizing property to secure payment of a debt or obligation.
The landlord initiated distresses against the tenant for unpaid rent.
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Used primarily in property and debt enforcement contexts; often involves the seizure of goods to satisfy a claim.
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