Destresse
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
I. fr. Distress; process to compel an appearance; compulsion; the distri Qt or bailiwick of a sheriff, v. District.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Fr. Distress; process to compel an appearance. Britt. c. 26. Compulsion. Kelham. The district or bailiwick of a sheriflF. Britt. c. 120. See District.