seizure

Signification (Anglais)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
2. (countable, uncountable) A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
3. (countable, uncountable) A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
4. (countable, uncountable) That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
5. (countable, obsolete, uncountable) Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

Verb

To undergo an epileptic seizure.

Concepts

saisie

capture

confiscation

attaque

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prise

apoplexie

crise

mainmise

réquisition

arrestation

épilepsie

occupation

usurper

appropriation

convulsions

Synonymes

capture

confiscation

fit

taking

arrest

attack

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convulsion

seizing

usurpation

spasm

plunder

catching

ictus

grasp

grip

appropriation

stroke

sequestration

takeover

abduction

paroxysm

catch

apoplectic fit

taking away

stroke of apoplexy

apprehension

expropriation

kidnapping

raptus

forfeiture

distraint

depredation

grasping

attachment

foreclosure

gaining control

confiscate

confinement

snatch

occupation

hold

snatching

distress

detainment

detain

carrying off

convulsions

contraction

bout

grapple

Traductions

Beschlagnahme

sequestro

Anfall

ataque

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beroerte

Pfändung

confiscação

confisca

ereptio

beslaglegging

σύλληψη

convulsão

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κατάληψη

apoplexia

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From seize + -ure.