Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Finnish term or phrase:
ulosottopidätys
English translation:
Distraint
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paul hacker
Jun 4, 2009 02:21
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Finnish term
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ulosottopidätys
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Law (general)
distraint?
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| 4 | distraint/deduction from wages |
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Distraint
Distraint is a remedy in law for payments due for rent or other monies owed. It usually involves the seizure of the distrainees goods for the monies or dues owed. The latter part of the word seems extrenous, but it would depend on the context (not provided here).
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distraint/deduction from wages
Pidätys here means that a certain amount of money is deducted from the debtor's wages.
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