Seizures
/ˈsiːʒərz/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of legally taking possession of property, typically by authorities under a court order.
The police conducted the seizures of the counterfeit goods under the court's authorization.
Forms
- seizure
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Commentary
Often paired with 'search' in legal contexts; precision is important to distinguish seizure of property from other types of seizures (e.g., medical). The plural 'seizures' is used when multiple instances or acts of seizure occur.
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