SEIZURE

seizure. Seizure, n. the act of seizing, a thing seized, force

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Sei″zure (?), n. 1. 1. The act of seizing, or the state of being seized; sudden and violent grasp or gripe; a taking into possession; as, the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.
2. 2. Retention within one's grasp or power; hold; possession; ownership.
Make o'er thy honor by a deed of trust, And give me seizure of the mighty wealth. Dryden. 3. 3. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.