seizure

Definition

The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.

Etymology

From seize + -ure.

Example Sentences

• "the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc."
• "The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence."
• "As yet there had been no alarm of fever. The three seizures had excited some comment, however, and had it not been for the counter-excitement of the burning ship, it is possible that Pine's precaution would have been thrown away"