seizure Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
raptus; ictus.
- he suffered an epileptic seizure
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noun the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
capture; gaining control.
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noun the act of taking of a person by force
capture.
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noun the taking possession of something by legal process
WordNet
Sei"zure noun
Definitions
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The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc. -
Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership. Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust, And give me seizure of the mighty wealth. Dryden.
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That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
