SEIZURE

/ˈsizjʊɚ/
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Definition

/ˈsizjʊɚ/
noun
  1. The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
    “The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.”
  2. A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
    “He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred.”
  3. A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
    “He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.”
  4. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
  5. Retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.

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