seizure

Meaning

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

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)/

From seize + -ure.

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