seizure
Meaning
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- The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
- A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
- A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
- That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
- (obsolete) Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.
Synonyms
stroke of apoplexy
apoplectic fit
gaining control
strong hold
firm hold
act of
catch in one’s hands
tight grip
running after
laying hold
insultus
detention of ship
pull-in acquisition
seize smuggled goods
bind-seize
epileptic attack
attachmen
carrying off
false imprisonment
new acquisition
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From seize + -ure.
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