Seizing
/ˈsiːzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of taking possession of property by legal authority, typically by law enforcement or judicial order.
The police were seizing the suspect's car as evidence.
Forms
- seize
- seized
- seizes
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Commentary
Use 'seizing' to denote ongoing or continuous action of lawful possession, important for distinguishing the process from the completed act.
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