Meaning & use
seizure
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A sudden attack of a medical condition, especially an epileptic fit, or the act of forcibly taking possession of something.
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The paramedics arrived quickly after his seizure.
Customs officials reported the seizure of several tons of counterfeit goods.
A note on using this word
The medical and legal senses are quite different, so context is essential to know which meaning is intended.
Words with a similar meaning
convulsionconfiscation
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The act of taking forcible possession of something, especially by legal authority.
The seizure of the smuggled cargo took place at the port.
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