Seizure ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Seizure ( noun )

1. The act of taking possession of something by force or authority.
2. An episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which can cause changes in movement, consciousness, or sensation.
3. The act of taking possession of something by legal authority.

Origin:

From middle english seisour "seizer, one who takes possession", from old french seisi "seized", from latin sacire "to take possession o.f"

Examples:

1. The government made a seizure of illegal drugs at the border.
2. The patient had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital.
3. The IRS made a seizure of the company's assets due to unpaid taxes.
4. The seizure lasted for several minutes and left the patient disoriented.
5. The police made a seizure of stolen goods from the burglars.

(As a verb)

Seizure ( verb )

1. The act of taking possession of something by force or authority.
2. An episode of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, which can cause changes in movement, consciousness, or sensation.
3. The act of taking possession of something by legal authority.

Origin:

From middle english seisour "seizer, one who takes possession", from old french seisi "seized", from latin sacire "to take possession o.f"

Examples:

1. The government made a seizure of illegal drugs at the border.
2. The patient had a seizure and was rushed to the hospital.
3. The IRS made a seizure of the company's assets due to unpaid taxes.
4. The seizure lasted for several minutes and left the patient disoriented.
5. The police made a seizure of stolen goods from the burglars.