distrains
v．扣押，扣留（财产）：为强制支付债务或履行法律义务而对他人财产进行扣押或扣留。
例句
Whoever, for the purpose of extorting the payment of debts, unlawfully distrains or detains another person shall be punished according to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs.
为索取债务非法扣押、拘禁他人的，依照前两款的规定处罚。
