1. At common law, lawful seizure of another’s property for a second time to secure the performance of a duty; a second distress. See DISTRESS.
2. Peaceful retaking, without legal process, of one’s own property that has been wrongfully taken.
1. At common law, lawful seizure of another’s property for a second time to secure the performance of a duty; a second distress. See DISTRESS.
2. Peaceful retaking, without legal process, of one’s own property that has been wrongfully taken.