seizure

Definitions of "seizure"
  1. A situation or occurrence where something is taken control of or gained possession of
  2. An act where someone's property is taken over, significantly disrupting their ownership or control over it
  3. The act of taking a person into custody, typically for purposes related to law enforcement or investigation
How to use "seizure" in a sentence
  1. Because of the unpaid taxes, the government executed a seizure of the homeowner's property.
  2. The police conducted a seizure of the suspected illegal goods found in the warehouse.
  3. Under a warrant, the police conducted a seizure of the suspect for investigation.

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