'Distringas' definitions:
Definition of 'Distringas'
- Distringas \Dis*trin"gas\, n. [L., that you distrain, fr.
distringere. See Distrain.] (Law)
A writ commanding the sheriff to distrain a person by his
goods or chattels, to compel a compliance with something
required of him.
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