Distringas
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Distringas is a noun meaning (law, historical) A writ commanding the sheriff to distrain a person by his goods or chattels, to compel a compliance with something required of him.
Meaning
(law, historical) A writ commanding the sheriff to distrain a person by his goods or chattels, to compel a compliance with something required of him.
Word Forms
- distringases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distress, stress, distraint, extent, detainder, diligence.
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