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seizure

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈsiː.ʒə(ɹ)

Definitions

  1. The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law.
    countable, uncountable
  2. The act of taking possession, as by force or right of law
  3. A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure).
    countable, uncountable
  4. A sudden attack or convulsion, (e.g. an epileptic seizure)
  5. A sudden onset of pain or emotion
  6. A sudden onset of pain or emotion.
    countable, uncountable
  7. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed
  8. That which is seized, or taken possession of; a thing laid hold of, or possessed.
    countable, uncountable
  9. A retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership
  10. A retention within one's grasp or power; possession; ownership.
    countable, obsolete, uncountable

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Examples

“the seizure of a thief, a property, a throne, etc.”
“The search⟳ warrant permitted the seizure of evidence.”
“As yet there had been no alarm of fever. The three seizures had excited some comment⟳, however, and had it not been for the counter-excitement of the burning ship, it is possible that Pine's precaution would have⟳ been thrown away”
“He fell to the floor and convulsed when the epileptic seizure occurred.”
“He felt the sudden seizure of pain as the heart attack began.”
“Make⟳ o'er thy honour by a deed of trust⟳, / And give⟳ me seizure of the mighty wealth.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

seizure dog Seizures seizurogenicity sejarah sejid Sejm

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