Distrainer

/dɪˈstreɪnər/ noun

Definition

A person or entity that has the legal right to seize property as security or compensation for unpaid debt.

Etymology

From distrain plus the agent suffix -er, creating a noun for the person or legal entity performing the seizure action.

Kelly Says

A distrainer has special legal powers—they can literally take your stuff without a court order in some jurisdictions, a word that represents serious creditor power.

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