poinding
noun
plural -s
Scots law
: a process by which a creditor seizes movable property so as to become vested with its title and the right of sale or appropriation in satisfaction of a debt
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“Poinding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poinding. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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