Seizure
/ˈsiːʒər/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of legally taking possession of property by authority of law.
The police executed a seizure of the suspect's assets.
- (n.) The act of unlawfully taking possession of property or person.
The unlawful seizure of the land led to a lengthy court battle.
- (n.) The sudden occurrence of a medical event such as a convulsion.
The defendant suffered a seizure during the trial.
Forms
- seizures
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'seizure' primarily refers to the authorized taking of property, often distinguished from 'confiscation' or 'forfeiture' by its temporary nature or procedural basis.
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