Legally seize girl's coach Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Legally seize girl's coach" from Daily Cryptic crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Legally seize girl's coach" leads us to the answer "DISTRAIN." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

1. Legally seize: "Legally seize" indicates an action in which property is taken to enforce a legal obligation. This aligns with the definition of "distrain" in legal terms.
2. Girl's coach: The word "girl's" implies possession by a female, while "coach" might typically refer to a vehicle used for transportation or sports. In this context, "coach" could represent the property being seized that belongs to a female individual.
3. Combining the two: Putting the parts of the clue together, "Legally seize girl's coach" aptly describes the process of distraining, which involves seizing property, fitting the description provided in the clue.

Therefore, the answer "DISTRAIN" is the perfect match for the clue "Legally seize girl's coach" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "DISTRAIN"

seize (someone's property) in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed

Example :

legislation has restricted the right to distrain goods found upon the premises

the Crown applied political pressure by distraining debtors

 The Crossword clue "Legally seize girl's coach" published 4 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Daily Cryptic	18 February 2024	DISTRAIN