| 单词 | Distress |
| 释义 | 扣押財物 A remedy for the right of a person (distrainor) to seize or detain the chattels of another person in order to force the latter to perform his obligation. For example, as incident to his reversion, a landlord can apply to the District Court for a warrant to levy a distress for arrears of rent upon all goods found upon the premises: Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong, Vol 17, Landlord and Tenant [235.226]. It is a complete defence to an intentional tort, such as trespass to land or goods. See also Distress damage feasant; Intentional tort. 指某人（扣押財物者）為強制另一人履行其責任，而有權檢取或扣留該人的實產的補救。例如作為復歸權益的附帶事項，業主可就欠租向區域法院作出徵取扣押財物命令的申請，以扣押所有在該人的處所內檢獲的財物：Halsbury’s Laws of Hong Kong, 第17冊，業主與租客，第[235.226]段。扣押財物是蓄意侵權（例如侵入土地或侵物行為）的完全抗辯。另見 Distress damage feasant; Intentional tort。n. |
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