Meaning & use
Sequestration
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The act of isolating, seizing, or setting something apart, especially by legal authority.
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The court ordered the sequestration of the disputed assets until the trial ended.
The jury underwent sequestration to prevent outside influence during the trial.
A note on using this word
In U.S. politics, 'sequestration' famously refers to automatic, across-the-board budget cuts triggered when Congress fails to reach spending agreements.
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