Seizure

  • 11seizure — UK [ˈsiːʒə(r)] / US [ˈsɪʒər] noun Word forms seizure : singular seizure plural seizures 1) [countable/uncountable] the action of taking something or taking control of something, especially using power or force seizure of: the seizure of the… …

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  • 12seizure — n. convulsion, paroxysm 1) to have a seizure 2) a cardiac, heart; epileptic; uncontrollable seizure act of seizing 3) search and seizure * * * [ siːʒə] epileptic heart uncontrollable seizure [ act of seizing ] search and seizure [ convulsion,… …

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  • 13seizure — sei|zure [ siʒər ] noun 1. ) count or uncount the action of taking something or taking control of something, especially using power or force: drug/weapons seizure: The government has made a record number of drug seizures this year. seizure of:… …

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  • 14seizure — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ biggest, largest ▪ drug (AmE), drugs (BrE) ▪ cocaine, heroin, etc. ▪ …

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  • 15seizure — noun 1) Napoleon s seizure of Spain Syn: capture, takeover, annexation, invasion, occupation, colonization 2) the seizure of property Syn: confiscation, appropriation, expropriation, sequestration; Law distraint 3) …

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  • 16seizure — noun 1) Napoleon s seizure of Spain Syn: capture, takeover, annexation, invasion, occupation 2) the seizure of banned goods Syn: confiscation, appropriation, expropriation 3) the seizure of …

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  • 17Seizure — La Reine du mal La Reine du mal (Seizure) est un film américano canadien réalisé par Oliver Stone, sorti en 1974. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution 4 Autour du …

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  • 18seizure — sei|zure [ˈsi:ʒə US ər] n 1.) [U and C] the act of suddenly taking control of something, especially by force seizure of ▪ the Fascist seizure of power in 1922 2.) [U and C] when the police or government officers take away illegal goods such as… …

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  • 19seizure — The act of taking possession of property, e.g., for a violation of law or by virtue of an execution of a judgment. Term implies a taking or removal of something from the possession, actual or constructive, of another person or persons. Molina v.… …

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  • 20seizure — noun a) The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law. The search warrant permitted the seizure of evidence. b) A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure). As yet there had been no alarm of fever. The three seizures… …

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