Seized
/siːzd/
Definitions
- (v. (past tense)) Taken possession of property or assets by legal authority.
The authorities seized the suspect's vehicle during the investigation.
Forms
- seize
- seizing
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Commentary
Typically used in contexts involving legal confiscation or possession of property by public authority, important to distinguish from mere physical taking.
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