Distrainable

/dɪˈstreɪnəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being seized or taken as security, especially property or possessions subject to legal distrain.

Etymology

From distrain plus the suffix -able (capable of being), creating an adjective for property subject to seizure under law.

Kelly Says

In old property law, there was a careful distinction between what was distrainable (your furniture) and what wasn't (sacred church items), showing how even seizure rights had exceptions.

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