What does sequestration mean?
Sequestration means The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating..
Sequestration
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating..
Definitions by Sense
- The process or act of sequestering; a putting aside or separating.
- (US, metonymic) A budget cut resulting from a separation of funding mechanisms.
Example Sentences
the sequestration of juries
In possession of ample property, it was not from motives of retrenchment he had quitted the frequented scenes of life; sequestration during the first months of marriage had been his choice, equally as that of his partner;[…]
At that time there was no rigid sequestration on the islands, and lepers, if they chose, were allowed to go free.
The company took a revenue hit when sequestration dried up some of its best contracts.
Synonyms for sequestration
Antonyms for sequestration
Related Words
Word Forms
- sequestrations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sequestration?
Common synonyms include requisition, segregation.
What is the opposite of sequestration?
Possible antonyms include integration, integrating, desegregation.
How do you use sequestration in a sentence?
the sequestration of juries
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