Seizure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Seizure is a noun meaning The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
Meaning
The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
More Meanings
- (medicine, pathology) 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.
- (informal, intransitive) To experience an epileptic seizure.
- (obsolete) A retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.
Example Sentences
the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.
He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.
He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred.
Word Forms
- seizures
- seisure
- seizuring
- seizured
Synonyms for seizure
Depending on context, synonyms include seize, capture.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include capture, apprehension, arrest, usurpation, seizing, confiscate.
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